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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - State Boating Access Grant Program17EM 0 MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, ACTING CITY MANAGER �2 MEETING DATE: JULY 5, 2005 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE BOATING ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR A HIGH WATER BOAT RAMP AND RESTROOM FACILITY AT KATIE'S WOODS RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt 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 high water boat ramp, restroom facility and extension of the existing low water ramp at Katie's Woods. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available for this project in account 173-72115-0001. BACKGROUND: A boat ramp was removed with the construction of the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine and $150,000 was budgeted in the TIF to replace the boat ramp at another location on the lake. Staff recommends that the new boat ramp be constructed at Katie's Woods because the elevation at the existing boat ramp is best suited for the addition of a high water ramp. This ramp would only be used during times that the lake level is high and when other ramps are closed. In the past year, all 10 of the boat ramps that the City manages have been closed due to high water levels at the lake. This not only means that citizens cannot access the lake but also means a loss of revenue. The proposed high water ramp would allow citizens to access the lake and allow for the City to collect revenue at the new ramp. The grant also allows for the construction of restroom facilities so staff is recommending that a restroom be included in the grant application to replace the current restroom at Katie's Woods. This restroom is scheduled to be replaced in the five-year development plan that the Council approved at the September 21, 2004 meeting. The proposed City matching contribution to the estimated $506,540 project is $126,635, which is 25% of the total cost of the project. A total of $150,000 was budgeted in the Gaylord Texan Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) for the construction of the ramp and this can be utilized as the City's match in the grant. Finally, staff recommends that no additional even with high water, there will be sufficient A site plan is attached for review. parking be constructed at Katie's Woods as parking available in the existing parking lot. June 29, 2005 (9:33AM) F.04 3 0 A 01 DOUR Vk 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. ".1 jo 01 :001 A M ATTEST: FWAI W W Z 160 ; a 01 M1 K0 I RES. NO. 2 SVX31 Ia;-,miadvHq A0,UID -H IVOU H31VAA 10 0 Nvrld ails N'DIS30IR 9NIXKV'Id El ,7 pp SHN a W*& ZS El ,7 pp ZS El ,7 pp