R-2115-11-02RESOLUTION NO. 2115-11-02(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 78rr' LEGISLATIVE
SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT THE TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT IN THEIR EFFORT TO MANAGE A FAIR AND NST
LOCAL PARKS GRANT PROGRAM REFERRED TO AS THE TEXAS
RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as "TPWD" has a separate
account in its general revenue fund referred to as the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, hereinafter
referred to as `"PAPA," 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, and
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 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 giants 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 ALLEN, IN
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT;
SECTION 1. 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.
SECTION 2. Members of the 7816 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.
SECTION 3. A copy of this resolution be presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 78°i
Texas Legislature.
' SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS ON THIS THE 26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 2002.
' APPROVED:
Step en errell, MAYOR
/ATTEST:
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J Morr66n, CMC/MMCA, CITY SECRETARY
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