Resolution 2014-12 - Reso. 2014-12 - TPWD grant for Parks & Leisure equipment & programs - signed 5-20-14RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMUNITY
OUTDOOR OUTREACH PROGRAM (COOP)GRANT APPLICATION 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 COOP PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the City desires to develop a healthy community for all citizens, and providing
programs for our children to become engaged in outdoor activates bring about
lifelong healthy lifestyles; and
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Community Outdoor Outreach 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 Community
Outdoor Outreach Program.
SECTION 2: The application will be for $34,700.00 of grant funds.
SECTION 3: The City shall contribute up to $6,940.00 in the form of in -kind match for the
purpose of labor, volunteers, and transportation for the program.
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, Matt Benoit, 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 Community Outdoor Outreach Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May 2014.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
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Mac Woodward, ayor
AS TO FORM:
City Attorney