RESO 2009-05 - Submit for TPWD Texas Recreational Trails Fund grantRESOLUTION NO. 2009 -05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND
PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR
THE EASTHAM- THOMASON PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND PROGRAM.
WHEREAS The City desires to develop a viable community for all citizens, and Eastham - Thomason
Park could provide usable green space and walking trails for the citizens of Huntsville;
and
WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the 2009
Texas Recreational Trails Fund Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
Section 1: A grant application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City and be placed in
competition for funding under the Texas Recreational Trails Fund Program.
Section 2: The application will be for $250,868 of grant funds to carry out the Eastham - Thomason Trail
Expansion Project.
Section 3: The City shall contribute $50,173 (20 %) in the form of in -kind match for the purpose of
labor, renovation and/or disposal of waste for completion of the project.
Section 4: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the community
pride and recreation needs of the citizens of Huntsville.
Section 5: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager, Bill Baine, as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this application
and the City's participation in the Texas Recreational Trails Fund Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of April, 2009.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
ATTEST:
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Steph v, City Secretary
APPR� ASI0 FORM:
, Interim City Attorney