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Approve Resolution No. 23-26: creek channelization variance for Cotton Belt Trail
What this is
Council is asked to approve Resolution No. 23-26, granting a variance under Section 9-45(9) of the Code of Ordinances to allow creek channelization work needed for the Cotton Belt Regional Trail Project.
Why it matters
This variance is required to move the Cotton Belt Regional Trail construction forward; the channelization affects how a local creek is managed along the trail corridor.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — September 25, 2023 meeting
- September 25, 2023 Vote taken — September 25, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 25, 2023
Adopt resolution granting variance
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 23-26, GRANTING A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-45 (9) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR A CHANNELIZATION PROJECT FOR THE COTTON BELT REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT.
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