R-2015-097 2015-06-08RESOLUTION NO. R2015-97
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, as
hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," designating certain officials as
being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the Applicant in
dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, hereinafter
referred to as "Department," for the purpose of participating in the
Non -Urban Outdoor Grant Program, hereinafter referred to as the
"Program"; certifying that the Applicant is eligible to receive program
assistance; certifying that the Applicant matching share is readily
available and is approved for use in the completion of this project; and
dedicating the proposed site for permanent (or for the term of the
lease for leased property) public park and recreational uses.
WHEREAS, the Applicant is fully eligible to receive assistance under the Program:
WHEREAS. the Applicant is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act
for the Applicant in dealing with the Department concerning the Program:
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland has agreed to apply for grant funding in
the amount of $400,000 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for use in the
renovation and related construction activities of Centennial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Non -Urban Outdoor
Grant Program requires applicants to provide no less than 50% in matching funds
in the completion of a TWPD Non -Urban Outdoor Grant Program approved project:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive
assistance under the Program. and that notice of the application has been posted
according to local public hearing requirements.
SECTION 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that the matching share for
this application is readily available at this time.
SECTION 3. That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager
to act for the Applicant in dealing with the Department for the purposes of the
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Program, and that Clay Pearson is hereby officially designated as the representative in
this regard.
SECTION 4. The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make
application to the Department concerning the site to be known as Centennial Park
in the City of Pearland or use as a park site and is hereby dedicated (or will be
dedicated upon completion of the proposed acquisition) for public park and recreation
purposes in perpetuity (or for the lease term, if legal control is through a lease).
Projects with federal monies may have differing requirements.
SECTION 5. That the City of Pearland has allocated $2,688,181 towards the
completion of Centennial Park.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 8'' day of
June, A.D.. 2015.
ATTEST.
TARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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TOM REID
MAYOR