R-2013-027-2013-02-11RESOLUTION NO. R2013-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND
REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 83rd LEGISLATIVE SESSION
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS
ACCOUNT AND LARGE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY RECREATION
AND PARKS ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAMS, AND
THE TEXAS STATE PARK SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department ("TPWD") administers the
Texas Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Program ("TRPA") and the Large
County and Municipality Recreation and Parks Account (Urban Account) and manages
94 State parks and historical sites in Texas; and
WHEREAS, TPWD has a separate accounts in their general revenue fund
referred to as the TRPA and Urban Account for the purpose of providing matching
grants to political subdivisions for parks and recreation projects, and for outreach grants
to introduce new populations to outdoor experiences; and
WHEREAS, the matching grants provided by the TPWD are utilized for the
planning, acquisition, and development of local park, recreation and open space areas
to be owned and maintained by political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, funds granted to political subdivisions under the TRPA and Urban
Account guidelines have funded 1629 projects of the 3,470 submitted over 30 years
delivering over $800 million to the local Texas economy; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on
grants from TPWD through the TRPA to stimulate the acquisition and development of
parks and recreational areas for the benefit and enjoyment of their citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the TRPA, Urban Account, and State parks are funded from sales
tax on sporting goods and that the development of new parks stimulates the purchase
of sporting goods; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance and improvements of State park and historic sites
and the addition of new parks is a priority to Texans due to the State's expanding
population and extensive tourism industry; and
RESOLUTION NO. R2013-27
WHEREAS, the development of parks encourages and promotes public health,
economic development, job creation, education; corporate relocations, an improved
quality of life, and juvenile crime prevention; and
WHEREAS, funds are needed for major repairs at state parks and for the
acquisition and development of parks and facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council that a copy of this resolution with
appropriate names affixed be presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of
the 83rd Texas Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That members of the 83rd Legislature of Texas seek passage of
legislation maximizing the use of revenue from the sporting goods sales tax to increase
funding for parks and recreation programs for both Local and State parks and that all
TRPA and Urban Account funded park projects be subject to the established TPWD
competitive scoring system.
Section 2. That members of the 83rd Legislature of Texas restore funding to the
TRPA and Urban accounts in the amount of at least $15.5 million per year.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of Februa , A.D., 2013.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
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