RESO 1989-09 - TPW Grant Thomason ParkRESOLUTION 89-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE. HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS "CITY", DESIGNATING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR,
ACTING FOR, AND ON BEHALF OF THE "CITY" IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE GRANT PROGRAMS:
CERTIFYING THAT THE "CITY" IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH
PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water Conservation
Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578), authorizing the Secretary of the
Interior to provide financial assistance to states, and political subdivisions
thereof, for outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks and Wildlife Code,
Section 13.309 for the purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its
political subdivisions, to participate in the Federal program established
under said Public Law 88-578, or such other programs as are hereinafter
established by the Federal Government; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks and Wildlife Code,
Section 24,005 for the purpose of allowing the political subdivisions of the
State of Texas, to participate in the Texas Local Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Fund; and
WHEREAS, the "City" is fully eligible to receive assistance under these
Programs; and
WHEREAS, the "City" is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to
represent and act for the "City" in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department concerning these Programs;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE "CITY':
Section 1: That the "City" hereby certifies that they ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE
ASSISTANCE UNDER THESE PROGRAMS.
Section 2: That the "City" hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager to
represent and act for the "City" in dealing with Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for the purpose of these programs. The City Manager IS HEREBY
OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS THE REPRESENTATIVE IN THIS REGARD
Section 3: The "City" hereby designates its Finance Dire tor as the official
authorized to serve as the "City's" FISCAL OFFICER TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE PURPOSES OF THESE PROGRAMS.
Section 4: The "City" hereby specifically authorizes the officials to make
application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning the site to
be known as Thomason Park in the City of Huntsville for use as a park site.
THAT THOMASON PARK IS HEREBY DEDICATED (OR WILL BE DEDICATED UPON COMPLETION
OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION) FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATION PURPOSES IN
PERPETUITY.
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSES by the affirma ion vote of the "City" on this
18th day of July , 19 89
ATTEST:
Akproved ,5 to o :
UN, 15
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
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Honda Mayor
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