R83-20 08-22-83 RESOLUTION NO. R83-20
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF
A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR ACQUISI-
TION OF OPEN PARK LAND.
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland, has identified a need to
acquire 45.?2 acres of open park land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland, desires to develop a gen-
eral recreation park to serve the West end of the City, and the
grant will assist in meeting such a need; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Community Affairs admin-
isters the Texas Community Development Program to assist community
development activities in the State of Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
1) THAT the City of Pearland, apply for a Texas Community
Development Program grant under the terms and condi-
tions of the State of Texas and shall enter into and
agree to the understandings and assurances contained
in said application.
2) THAT the City of Pearland, supports the proposed activ-
ity described above.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~ day of ~~.L--_
A. D., 1985.
ATTEST:
City Secretar7
MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE 'CITY OF PEARLAND 'ON AUGUST 24, 1983, AT 10c00 P. M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF-THE-CITY 'HALL, 2335 1% TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
The Hearing was called to order by Buford Parrish, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager.
ATTENDANCE:
Buford Parrish, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
Dorothy Cook, City Secretary
2 citizens
PURPOSE:
A Community Development Block Grant Application for.the acquisition
of land for a public park site.
Mr. Parrish advised that the City wished to file an application for a Grant to cover the
acquisition of park land. This would be. for a 46 acre tract located between McLean
Sits
Road and Pearland, with sane property abutting on Mary's Creek., The owner asked for
$10,000 per acre, however; after negotiations stated that he would accept $8,000 per
acre. The original offer was for $6,500 per acre.
COMMENTS:
M. 0. Knapp spoke in favor of acquisition of park land.
Dorothy Thompson-spoke in favor of acquisition of park land.
No person spoke in opposition.
ADJOURN
After all present were given an opportunity to ask questions and to..make. comments,
the Hearing was closed. at 10:10 A. M.
Dorothy L. Coo City Secretary
City .of Pearland, Texas
'MINUTES 'OF A PUBLIC 'HEARING HELD BY 'THE 'CITY OF 'PEARLAND-'ON 'AUGUST'24; -1983, 'AT '2:00 'P: M.
.IN 'THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 'OF 'THE 'CITY'HALL; '2335 N: 'TEXAS 'AVENUE; 'PFARLAND;.-TEXAS.
The Hearing was called to order by Buford Parrish, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager.
"ATTENDANCE:
Buford Parrish, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
fnrnthv T,_ Cook. City Secretary
Page - 2 - Public Hearinon Park acquisition (41144).
COMMENTS:
Tax,Collector Barbara Lenamon stated that she felt this _price per acre was a fair price
since she was aware of the sale of acreage adjoining this property being sold for more
per acre.
Mrs. M. O. Knapp stated that she was glad to see that this proposed park would be on
the west side of town.
M. O. Knapp spoke in favor
Others present spoke in favor.
•
No person spoke in opposition.
ADJOURN:
After all present were given an opportunity to ask questions and to make comments,
the Hearing was closed at 2:10 P. M.
Dorothy L. Cook
City Secretary
City of Pearland, Texas