RESO 2010-14 - TPWD grant for Town Creek linear parkRESOLUTION NO. 2010-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FOR A LINEAR
PARK . ALONG TOWN CREEK 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 PARKS AND WILDLIFE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS The City desires to develop a healthy community for all citizens, and the Town Creek Linear
park will provide numerous activities for the citizens of Huntsville; and
WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Grant 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 Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Grant
Program.
SECTION 2: The application will be for $1,000,000 of grant funds to assist in creating the Town Creek
Linear Park.
SECTION 3: The City shall contribute $500,000 (50 %) in the form of cash and in -kind match for the
purpose of labor, renovation and /or disposal of waste for completion of the project.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the community
health, well- being, and recreation needs for 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 Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation
Grant Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of January, 2010.
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