R97-40 07-14-97RESOLUTION NO. R97-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE 1997
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM AND ALLOCATING MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF
PEARLAND.
WHEREAS, hike and bike trails are not currently available in Pearland for our
citizen's recreational use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board has
identified recreational hike and bike trails as the second priority in the City's Park
Master Plan adopted by City Council; and
WHEREAS, funds have been identified through the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department supporting the development of recreational trails in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the proposed recreational trail will provide the first phase of the trail
system planned for Independence Park, and will connect Independence Park with
Pasternak Park; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to
submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a recreational
trail, and execute all necessary agreements as required under the grant guidelines.
Section 2. That matching funds, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) ofthetotal
project cost, are hereby allocated from the 1997 Certificates of Obligation.
RESOLUTION NO. R97-40
PASSED,
APPROVED and
, A.D., 1997.
ADOPTED
this the
day
TOM REID
MAYOR
of
ATTEST:
E~'ARY
APP O ED AS TO FORM:
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