HomeMy WebLinkAbout028014 ORD - 01/13/2009RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR
PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP THE
OSO CONSERVATION INTERPRETIVE PARK ON OSO BAY ("PROGRAM"), WITH CITY MATCH
OF $500,000 IN THE PARKS & RECREATION 2009 CIP FUND (GENERAL OBLIGATION);
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 $500,000 in the Park & Recreation
2009 CIP Fund (General Obligation).
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 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. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately after its passage by
City Council.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED December 29, 2008
THE OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Lisa Aguilaf�ssistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
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Corpus Christi, Texas
of
,2009
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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