HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2005-032 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
FOR A GRANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOAT
RAMP, RESTROOM AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recognizes the importance
of providing public access to public waters for boating, fishing and other recreational
purposes and administers a grant program that provides financial assistance for select
applicants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, hereinafter referred to as the "Sponsor", is
desirous of developing a boat ramp and supporting facilities on Lake Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, hereinafter referred to as the "Department", under authority of Section
11.033 and 31.141 of the Parks & Wildlife Code, would provide financial assistance for
such development; and
WHEREAS, the development of such facilities would be of benefit to the citizens
in Grapevine as well as boaters from the State and other states.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Grapevine is hereby eligible for assistance and will
enter into a project agreement with the Department to provide for said development on
a reimbursement basis, with the Sponsor providing 25% by appropriations or in-kind
services, and the Department providing 75% matching funds for work accomplished.
Section 2. That the Sponsor has matching funds available.
Section 3. That the Sponsor will operate said facility, perform all necessary
maintenance and repairs to ensure public use, health and safety and provide security
surveillance to minimize creations of nuisance or hazard to the public or adjacent
property owners for the life of the facility or a minimum of 25 years.
Section 4. That said facility will be open at all reasonable times to the public
and that revenue from any user fees will only be used to offset operation and
maintenance costs of any supported facilities.
Section 5. That the application has been submitted to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for review and comment and a copy of these comments will be
provided to the Department prior to funding approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of July, 2005.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff II
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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