HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2025-118 20250728RESOLUTION NO. R2025-118
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, supporting
the City of Pearland’s application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (TPWD) Local Parks Grants Program call for projects.
WHEREAS, TPWD issued a call for projects in May 2025 for communities to apply for
funding assistance through the Local Parks Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program funds may be used for the acquisition and development of
public recreation areas and facilities. The Program funds require a local match of 50%,
comprised of cash. The City of Pearland would be responsible for all non-reimbursable costs
and 100% of overruns, if any, for Program funds; and, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council supports funding the projects as described in the
2025 Program Application (including the preliminary engineering budget, if any, construction
budget, the department’s direct state cost for oversight, and the required local match, if any) and
is willing to commit to the project’s development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management, and financing. The City of Pearland is willing and able to enter into an agreement
with the department by resolution or ordinance, should the project be selected for funding.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 28th day of July, A.D., 2025.
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J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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Local Park Grant Program
Applicant’s Certification & Program Assurances
As the duly authorized representative of the sponsor designated in the Resolution Section
3, I certify that the Applicant:
1. Has complied with all pertinent local and state laws, and Local Parks Grants Program
requirements regarding public hearings, including floodplain development, if appropriate.
2. Has the required proportionate share of funds available and sufficient for the project as
required by Section 13.309 of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
3. Will maintain and operate areas acquired or developed with program assistance at sponsor
expense as required by Section 13.309 of the Parks & Wildlife Code.
4. Will permanently dedicate for public park and recreation use all project area(s) which
receive program assistance, as required by Chapter 640.1.2 of the Local Park Grant
Program Manual.
5. Has the legal authority to apply for program assistance and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project
described in this application.
6. Will give the State of Texas, hereafter referred to as “State,” through any authorized
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents
related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
7. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other
interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department, and will record any federal interest in the title of real property in
accordance with U. S. Department of Interior directives.
8. Will dedicate and permanently maintain any property designated as a natural area, wetland,
or open space to meet program guidelines.
9. Will comply with all provisions of the “Summary of Guidelines for Administration of Local
Park Grant Acquisition & Development Projects.”
10. Will comply with the requirements of the Department with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
11. Will obtain all required state and/or federal permits related to project development.
12. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the
construction site to ensure that the completed work conforms to the approved plans and
specifications.
13. Will furnish quarterly progress reports and such other information as may be required by
the Department.
14. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval
from the Department.
15. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that
constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or
personal gain.
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Applicant’s Certification & Program Assurances - Continued
16. Will comply with all State and Federal statues relating to non-discrimination. These include
but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1686) which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29
U.S.C. § 794) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) any other non-discrimination provisions in the specific
statute(s) under which application for program assistance is being made, and (f) the
requirements of any other non-discrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
17. Will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 4012(a) of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to
participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance in an amount at least equal to
its development or project cost.
18. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed to the following: (a)
institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating
facilities pursuance to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplain in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S. C. §§ 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear
Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.);(g) protection of underground
sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L.
93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
19. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et seq.) related
to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers
system.
20. Will assist the Department in assuring compliance with the Texas Antiquities Code.
21. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with
the state or federal Single Audit requirements.
22. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other State and Federal laws, regulations
and policies governing this program.
Sponsor/ Project Name
Signature of Official Authorized in Resolution
Print Name and Title of Official
Date
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Trent Epperson City Manager
7/29/2025 | 12:14 PM CDT