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HomeMy WebLinkAbout023002 RES - 07/29/1997RESOLUTION ENDORSING TWO CITY GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT THE CITY'S TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS. WHEREAS, the State of Texas will be distributing additional grant cycle funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce -National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for implementation of state Coastal Management Programs; and WHEREAS, the Coastal Coordinating Council of the Texas General Land Office administers the Texas Coastal Management Program; and WHEREAS, the Coastal Coordinating Council has pledged to distribute federal funds awarded to Texas to eligible entities in the coastal zone for projects that implement the Coastal Management Program goals and policies, including wetland enhancement, shoreline access improvements, waterfront revitalization, environmental data base development, etc.; and WHEREAS, the applications must be received by August 1, 1997 and require a 30% local match, which may be in-kind services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby endorses the two City grant applications for 1) Construction of a parking facility adjacent to the Padre Island Seawall and 2) acquisition of property for Blucher Park. SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to submit these grant applications to the Coastal Management Program. INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas this 29th day of July 1997. APPROVED THIS THE 24 DAY OF By 1 �sf,e5> MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUSCHRISTI Alison Gallawa , Assistant City Attor 97\AG5000\280.1a y 1997: JAMES R. BRAY, JR, CITY ATTORNEY n, Corpus Christi, Texas aNihday of JjtQ The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Loyd Neal Jaime Capelo , 1997 Melody Cooper Alex L. Garcia, Jr. Arnold Gonzales Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Edward A. Martin Dr. David McNichols 97WG5000\280.1a cur (two (.) at) labsoti- 2