A Recommendation from the Open Space Advisory
BoardCement Lake Wetlands Preservation
Action Taken: Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 (5-2)
Background and Recommendation
- It is the duty of the Open Space Advisory Board to act as an advisory board and provide recommendations to the City Council in efforts to preserve and acquire open space as identified in the "Towards a Bright Future: A Green Infrastructure Plan for El Paso, Texas," commonly referred to as the Open Space Master Plan.
- The Open Space Master Plan specifically identifies the “Cement Lake Wetlands” in its action plan and recommends its preservation by the City.
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THE OPEN SPACE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS THEREFORE RECOMMENDS:
THAT the City Council direct City staff to initiate preservation efforts of the “Cement Lake Wetlands," in coordination with
the Texas Department of Transportation, to ensure its permanent preservation.
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