HomeMy WebLinkAbout027757 RES - 07/15/2008RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 FOR
PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP THE
NATURE CENTER TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE OSO CONSERVATION INTERPRETIVE PARK
ON OSO BAY ("PROGRAM"), WITH CITY MATCH OF $750,000 IN THE NO. 4720 COMMUNITY
ENRICHMENT FUND; DEDICATING PROPOSED SITE FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC PARK AND
RECREATION USES.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi ("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 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ("Department") concerning the Program;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE APPLICANT:
SECTION 1: That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive assistance under the
Program, and that notice of the application has been posted according to local public
hearing requirements.
SECTION 2: That the Applicant hereby certifies that the matching share for this application is readily
available at this time. The match for this grant is $750,000 in the No. 4720 Community
Enrichment Fund.
SECTION 3: That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs its Director of Parks and Recreation
Department to act for the Applicant in dealing with the Department for the purposes of
the Program, and that Sally Gavlik is hereby officially designated as the representative
in this regard.
SECTION 4: The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make application to the
Department concerning the site to be known as Nature Center to be located within the
Oso Conservation Interpretative Park on Oso Bay in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
for use as a park site and is hereby dedicated or will be dedicated upon completion of
the proposed acquisition for public park and recreation purposes in perpetuity.
SECTION 5: That the Applicant hereby certifies that a copy of the application has been submitted to
the appropriate regional council of governments for Texas Review and Comments
System consideration.
SECTION 6.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately after its passage by
City Council.
APPROVED July 3, 2008
Lisa Aguilar, s City Attorney
For City Attorney
TH OF CO
PUS CHRISTI
enry Gar ett
Mayor
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett �J ��
Melody Cooper �L�l2dP1(.f-
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummell
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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