2003-002RESOLUTION NO. 03-002 '091CIA RECORD
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE
MEMBERS OF THE 78TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT THE TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT IN THEIR EFFORT TO
MANAGE A FAIR AND JUST LOCAL PARKS GRANT
PROGRAM REFERRED TO AS THE TEXAS
RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT.
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as
TPWD" has a separate account in their general revenue fund referred to as the Texas
Recreation and Parks Account, hereinafter referred to as "TRPA", for the purpose of
providing matching grants to political subdivisions for parks and recreation related activities;
and
WHEREAS, the matching grants provided by the TPWD are utilized for the planning,
acquisition, or development of a park, recreational area, or open space area to be owned and
operated by the political subdivision; and
WHEREAS, funds granted to political subdivisions under TRPA guidelines may not be
used for the operation and maintenance of parks, recreational areas, and open space areas; and
WHEREAS, officials from TPWD hosted public hearings throughout the State of
Texas in 1999 for the purpose of gathering testimony from interested citizens on how to
develop a fair system for scoring and approving grants to political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on grants
from TPWD to assist in the acquisition and development of parks and recreational areas for the
benefit and enjoyment of their citizenry; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreational opportunities play an important role in juvenile
crime prevention, public health, economic development, education and quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That a copy of this 'resolution with appropriate names affixed be
presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 78' Texas
Legislature.
SECTION 2. That members of the 78',Legislature of Texas allow the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department to manage the Texas Recreation and Parks Account
in a fair manner to preserve the integrity of the grant program.
Resolution No. 03-002
January 21, 2003
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SECTION 3. That members of the 78`h Legislature of Texas not approve funding for
projects utilizing funds from the Texas Recreation and Parks Account
that have not gone through the grant process established and approved by
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the _21st_ day of January 2003, by the City
Council of the City of Southlake, Texas.
ATTEST:
Lori Farwell, City Secretary
APPROVED:
RiPStacy., Mayor
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