HomeMy WebLinkAbout027941 RES - 11/18/2008RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT'S SAFE
BOATING ACCESS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF BOAT RAMP LOCATED NEAR JOHN F. KENNEDY
CAUSEWAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 358 ON PACKERY
CHANNEL; WITH CITY GRANT MATCH OF $50,000 IN THE NO. 3289 PARK AND
RECREATION CIP FUND, AND ADDITIONAL $117,000 GRANT MATCHES FROM
THE COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES PROGRAM, AND SALTWATER
FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
FROM ROBERT FLOYD, FOR TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $667,000.
WHEREAS, the CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, (hereinafter the "Sponsor"), is desirous of
providing for the construction of a boating access facility located near John F. Kennedy
Causeway on north side of State Highway 358 on Packery Channel near Billing's Bait
Stand and Clem's Marina ("Facility");
WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (hereinafter the "Department"), under the authority of Section 11.033 and
31.141 of the Parks & Wildlife Code, would provide funding for such construction, and
the construction of such a facility would be of benefit to the citizens of CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY as well as transient recreational boaters from the State
and other states:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY COUNCIL:
Section 1. That the CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COUNCIL, in meeting this 18th day of
November, 2008. is hereby eligible for assistance and will enter into a project
agreement with the Department to provide for said construction on a reimbursement
basis, with the Sponsor providing 25% ($167,000) as follows: $50,000 grant match
from the City of Corpus Christi No. 3289 Park and Recreation CIP Fund, and additional
appropriations or in-kind services totaling $117,000 from the Coastal Bend Bays and
Estuaries Program, the Saltwater Fisheries Enhancement Association and architectural
services from Robert Floyd, and the Department providing 75% ($500,000) matching
funds for work accomplished, for total project cost of $667,000.
Section 2. The undersigned City Manager is herewith authorized to sign any or all
documents pertaining to the construction, and to sign all documents related to this grant
application.
Section 3. That the Sponsor has matching funds available by appropriations or in-kind
services in amount of $167,000 from the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program,
the Saltwater Fisheries Enhancement Association and architectural services from
Robert Floyd, and the Department.
Section 4. That the Sponsor will operate said Facility; perform necessary maintenance
and repairs to ensure public use, health and safety; and provide security surveillance to
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eliminate creations of nuisance or hazard to the public or adjacent property owners; for
the life of the Facility (minimum 25 years), subject to annual appropriation of funds.
Section 5. 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 6. That the application has been submitted to the appropriate COG for review
and comment, and a copy of these comments will be provided to TPWD prior to funding
approval.
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Sigtur€ of Official Authorized in Resolution
'Angel R Fsrnbar, city Manager, (361) 826-3220
Typed Name, Title, and Telephone Number
November 18, 2008
Date
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately after its
adoption by the City Council.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: November 10, 2008
Lisa Aguil
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
THE CI OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Henry Garre
Mayor
Corpus Christi, Texas
of Iv 0/V , 2008
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummell
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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