HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2024-011RESOLUTION NO. 2024-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
ON BEHALF OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PARK 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 DEDICATING THE
PROPOSED SITE FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC PARK AND
RECREATIONAL USES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine wishes to develop a public park for the use of
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to use funds granted through the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department for the development of this park, and
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine ("the Applicant") is fully eligible to receive
assistance under the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act
for the Applicant in dealing with the Parks and Recreation Department ("the Department")
concerning the Program; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the
best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive
assistance under the Program.
Section 3. That the Applicant hereby certifies that the matching share for this
application is readily available at this time.
Section 4. 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 Program,
and that the City Manager is hereby officially designated as the representative in this
regard.
Section 5. The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make
application to the Department concerning the site to be known as Settlers Park 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 6. That this resolution shall become effective 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 July, 2024.
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST: � 77
,
Tara Brooks ti
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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