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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ��"'
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE BOATING
ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR A LOW WATER BOAT
RAMP AND RESTROOM FACILITY AT MEADOWMERE PARK
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing and directing staff to
participate in the State Boating Access Grant Program with the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for the development of a low water boat ramp, restroom facilities and other
amenities at Meadowmere Park. The total project cost is $700,000 with the City's match
being $200,000, which is 28% of the total cost of the project. The resolution is attached
for review. Also, please see the attached concept plan showing the location of the boat
ramp and supporting facilities. A concept plan is required with the submittal of the grant.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 325-48850-312-09 and an appropriation is made
thereto.
BACKGROUND:
The City recently received a Boating Access Grant for the high water boat ramp,
restroom, dock and improvements at Katie's Woods. That project was dedicated
April 17, 2008.
This project will include the low water boat ramp, courtesy dock, restroom facility, fishing
tournament shelter, signage, landscaping, irrigation, sidewalks and parking lot
improvements.
The first boat ramp to close on the lake when the water recedes is at Meadowmere
Park. If the grant is approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the
proposed low water boat ramp will open when the existing ramp is closed due to the low
lake level. The only other way to keep this boat ramp open year round is to close
another boat ramp managed by the City. There have been times in the past two years
when all the boat ramps have been closed due to the lake le.vel being too low. The
addition of this low water boat ramp will allow boaters to access the lake and allow the
City to collect revenue to support the lake parks.
September 11,2008 (7:44AM)
.�.��:,� Staff has been working hard on improving the facilities at Meadowmere Park so citizens
can enjoy the lake. The only developed beach in the lake park system is at
Meadowmere Park. Also, new play equipment has been recently installed near the
beach at Meadowmere Park thanks to funds from FEMA as a result of the flooding.
Finally, staff's goal is to move the Junior Sailing Program from Scott's Landing to
Meadowmere Park. The new restroom facility can support this program and the facility
has a room attached that can be utilized as a classroom for the students. The restroom
facility will also support park patrons utilizing the beach, play area, picnic pavilions and
the boat ramp.
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September 11, 2008 (7:44AM)
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RESOLUTION NO. �
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 "DepartmenY', 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 a minimum of 25% by appropriations
or in-kind services, and the Department providing 75% matching funds up to a
maximum of$500,000.00, 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.
Section 6. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of September, 2008.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2