FBSP: SUPPORT Barton Springs Masterplan resolution at City Council Thurs
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Steve Barnick
Aug 23, 2011, 12:13:41 PM8/23/11
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Friends, and neighbors,
I hope and pray that the folks that are involved in working towards the improvements to Barton Springs Pool will support this resolution. The pool is over 50 years old and it is evident by recent discoveries about the trees, the bypass tunnel and the lower dam that an investment in this facility is needed.
Attendance at the pool has increased over 50% from a year ago and last year it increased at least 25% from the year before. The stress this is putting on the facility and everything that we hold dear regarding the pool will be threatened if more isn't done to insure that this place is capable of managing that usage in the future.
The short term projects were funded and approved in 2007 its now 2011 and we have less than 50% of that effort completed. Next year is a bond election and FBSP is advocating for money to be invested in some of the long term projects that are discussed in the Barton Springs Pool Master Plan.
Anyone who has been actively involved in any of the projects related to the pool are aware of the public and city processes that are required before anything can be done at the pool. Please stay informed, get involved, and be a part of a solution to this challenge!
This resolution was advocated by FBSP and sponsored by Council members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley and Mayor Lee Leffingwell, the resolution will reaffirm the Council's support for the Barton Springs Pool Master Plan and direct the City Manager to complete projects underway in a timely manner. It will also direct him to consider the Master Plan for funding in the next bond election.
Regards,
Steve
Attendance at the pool has increased over 50% from a year ago and last year it increased at least 25% from the year before. The stress this is putting on the facility and everything that we hold dear regarding the pool will be threatened if more isn't done to insure that this place is capable of managing that usage in the future.
The short term projects were funded and approved in 2007 its now 2011 and we have less than 50% of that effort completed. Next year is a bond election and FBSP is advocating for money to be invested in some of the long term projects that are discussed in the Barton Springs Pool Master Plan.
Anyone who has been actively involved in any of the projects related to the pool are aware of the public and city processes that are required before anything can be done at the pool. Please stay informed, get involved, and be a part of a solution to this challenge!
This resolution was advocated by FBSP and sponsored by Council members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley and Mayor Lee Leffingwell, the resolution will reaffirm the Council's support for the Barton Springs Pool Master Plan and direct the City Manager to complete projects underway in a timely manner. It will also direct him to consider the Master Plan for funding in the next bond election.
Regards,
Steve
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