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R84-15 06-25-84 RESOLUTION NO. R84-15 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE TEXAS LOCAL PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FUND. WHEREAS, providing public parks, recreation, and open space in the City of Pearland is of the utmost importance in the provision of a balanced and quality living environment for its 17,000 citizens and is a high priority of the Pearland City Council; and WHEREAS, the rapid growth of Pearland and resulting demand for public parks far exceeds the level of service which can be pro- vided from local funds; and WHEREAS, Pearland and all other regions of the State have experienced severe setbacks due to the postponement of funding the Texas Local Parks and Open Space Program during the 1984-85 biennium; and WHEREAS, if the fund is again diverted or eliminated, Pearland will be unable to provide an adequate level of parks and recreation opportunities for our rapidly growing population; and WHEREAS, legislation is in place to extend the Texas Legislature; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of Pearland supports the Texas Local Parks, Recreation and Open Space Fund, and urges the Texas Legislature to fully fund this program in the 1986-1987 State Budget to ensure a quality living environment for the benefit of present and future generations of Texas. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this ~ day of ~ ~ , A. D., 1984. Mayor, City of Pearland, Texas ATTEST: City Secretary~i ~ -- of?EAR Tom Reid,Moyor 7 C1u of ©© II© coJ Charles R.Mock,Moyor Pro Tern RI Lentz. Councilman V II� Terry Gray, Councilman A James E. Bost, Councilman � cj P. O. Box 1157 • Pearland, Texas 77581 • 485-2411 Dennisd J.Fr Wicker, Cit ManaCouncger man �(p► Ronald J. City Monoger • May 24, 1984 The Honorable Mayor Tom-Reid and the Pearland City Council Dear Mayor Reid: It is the purpose of this letter to request permission of the City Council . to plan, pursue and submit a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the acquisition and initial development of a .new park site. Consistent with the City Master Plan and established recreational facilities standards, the proposed park site is located in a heavily populated area of the city and is geographically located to accomodate both the existing, as well as the future, growth trends for the central west area of Pearland. Specifically, the proposed park site is located on the bank of Mary's Creek between McLean and Pearland Sites Roads, encompassing approximately 46 acres. At the present time, the tract is owned by Dr. Joseph Manus. The owner expressed a willingness to sell the property to the city relative to the financial arrangements described in the following paragraphs, and subject to the final approval by the City of Pearland and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, and the subsequent success of the grant application. The recommended procedure for acquiring the proposed park site, offering the greatest financial advantage to the City of Pearland, is outlined in /khis manner: NAME OF GRANT: Texas Parks and Open Space Fund ADMINISTRATION OF GRANT: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department FUNDING LEVEL: 50/50 Matching Funds PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ESTIMATED ITEM EXPENDITURE Purchase of propert $483,000 (land acquisgion) i' Picnic units and nature $ 6,000 • areas Playground equipment $ 4,000 Parking area ' $ 7,000 PROJECT TOTAL $500,000 (4111 talk) The Honorable Mayor Tom Reid and the Pearland City Council May 24, 1984 Page 2 PROPOSED FUNDING: City of Pearland $250,000 State of Texas $250,000 $500,000 CITY OF PEARLAND PROPOSED MATCH: Donation of land by Dr. Manus $207,000 1General Fund (Capital outlay $ 43,000 or revenue sharing) $250,000 -) , Though extremely competitive, financial assistance for the purpose of acquiring and developing park land is available at this time. This funding source will continue to increase in competitiveness, and has been traditionally a prime target when there is a threat of reduction of funds or a re-allocation of funds in other project areas of state government. These circumstances, coupled with the generous offer made by-the:_owner, Dr. Manus, and_our: needtto adequately meet:th.e-_recreational demands of our rapidly growing community, make this ;proj.ect_both:_t.imely and to our best economical advantage and interest to pursue at this time. The project has been throughly discussed by the Pearland Parks and 2_:= Recreation Board, and it is their unanimous decision to recommend that the City Council approve the preparation and submittal of the 50/50 matching grant to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully yours, S67 , _ _,.. Barry L. Smin Director, Parks and Recreation Department City of Pearland cc: Mr. Ronald J. Wicker, City Manager Mr. Gary Jackson, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Dorothy Cook, City Secretary 1_ -.Dr:.-._Manus_has _requested .that:his -payment-_-for the _land be:dispensed_.over a five year period of time. This is acceptable according to the guidelines and procedures of the Texas Parks & Open Space Fund. BLS/ss