RESO 2010-25 - Recreation trails fund programRESOLUTION NO. 2010-25
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 TRAILHEAD
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 provides 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 2010 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 no more than $250,000 of grant funds to carry out the Eastham-
Thomason Trailhead Improvement Project.
SECTION 3: The City shall contribute up to $50,000 (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 20th day of April, 2010.
Lee )Noodward, City Secretary
TO FORM:
City Attorney