HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 012213-J - Fund TPWD GrantRESOLUTION NO. 0 aaj 3 -3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 83rd
LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT
LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS
RECREATION & PARKS ACCOUNT AND LARGE COUNTY AND
MUNICIPALITY RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK
GRANT PROGRAMS, AND THE TEXAS STATE PARK SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (` 11'WD") administers the Texas
Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Program ("TRPA') and the Large County and
Municipality Recreation and Parks Account (Urban Account) and manages 94 State parks and
historical sites in Texas; and
WHEREAS, 1I WD has a separate accounts in their general revenue fund referred to as the
TRPA and Urban Account for the purpose of providing matching grants to political
subdivisions for parks and recreation projects, and for outreach grants to introduce new
populations to outdoor experiences; and
WHEREAS, the matching grants provided by the '1'1'WD are utilized for the planning
acquisition, and development of local park, recreation and open space areas to be owned and
maintained by political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, funds granted to political subdivisions under the TRPA and Urban Account
guidelines have funded 1629 projects of the 3,470 submitted over 30 years delivering over $800
million to the local Texas economy; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on grants from '1'1'WD
through the TRPA to stimulate the acquisition and development of parks and recreational areas
for the benefit and enjoyment of their citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the TRPA, Urban Account, and State parks are funded from sales tax on sporting
goods and that the development of new parks stimulates the purchase of sporting goods; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance and improvements of State park and historic sites and the
addition of new parks is a priority to Texans due to the State s expanding population and
extensive tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, the development of parks encourages and promotes public health, economic
development, job creation, education; corporate relocations, an improved quality of life, and
juvenile crime prevention; and
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WHEREAS, funds are needed for major repairs at state parks and for the acquisition and
development of parks and facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council that a copy of this resolution with appropriate
names affixed be presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 83rd Texas
Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
1. That members of the 83rd ' Legislature of Texas seek passage of legislation
maximizing the use of revenue from the sporting goods sales tax to increase funding
for parks and recreation programs for both Local and State parks and that all 1 RPA
and Urban Account funded park projects be subject to the established 11 WD
competitive scoring system.
2. That members of the 83rd Legislature of Texas restore funding to the TRPA and
Urban accounts in the amount of at least $15.5 million per year.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2013.
A 1"1'EST:
a Brettle, ity Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bridget Cha •man
Acting City Atto
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
BY
George . Garver, Mayor