2007-047 RES-Approving an application for a recreational trails grant through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Texas Recreational Trails Fund Existing Uses -These provisions do not apply to non-recreational uses being made of an area or facility at the time the program-assisted project is approved, when such uses are known to and approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and documented in the project proposal. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Property developed with program assistance shall be operated and maintained as follows: A. The property shall be maintained so as to appear attractive and inviting to the public. B. Sanitation and sanitary facilities shall be maintained in accordance with applicable health standards. C. Properties shall be kept reasonably safe for public use. D. Buildings, roads, trails, and other structures and improvements shall be kept in reasonable repair throughout their estimated lifetime to prevent undue deterioration and to encourage public use. It is not necessary that assisted structures/improvements be maintained in perpetuity. Once assisted improvements/ structures have exceeded their estimated lifetime, or they are no longer economically feasible to operate or maintain they may be demolished, renovated, redeveloped as Iona as the area remains in public recreation use and prior Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approval is received. E. The facility shall be kept open for public use at reasonable hours and times of the year, according to the type of area or facility. AVAILABIITY TO USERS A. Non-Discrimination -Property developed with program assistance shall be open to entry and use by all persons regardless of age, race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap who are otherwise eligible. Discrimination on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation or membership systems, is prohibited, except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission or other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence. B. Reasonable Use Limitations -Participants may impose reasonable limits on the type and extent of use of the areas and facilities acquired or developed with program assistance when such a limitation is necessary for maintenance or preservation. Thus, limitations may be imposed on the number of persons using an area or facility or the type of users such as hunters only or hikers only. All limitations shall be in accord with the applicable grant agreement and amendments. CONTACTS For further information or for questions regarding the Texas Recreational Trails Fund: Texas Recreational Trails Program Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road Austin, Texas 78744 Telephone (512) 912-7128 Fax (512)707-2742 Web address http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/orants/ Email address rec.grantsna,tpwd.state.tx,us viii