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

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RESOLUTION GREATER PARIS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION This resolution shall serve as a commitment and endorsement of the Greater Paris Development Foundation to authorize the Trail de Paris to utilize the former Union Pacific Railroadright-of--way as conveyed to the Foundation through a Donative Deed by the Union Pacific and placed in the Rail Banking Program through the Rails to Trails Conservancy approximately one mile from inside Loop 286 to the eastern city limits of the City of Paris and will be donated to the City of Paris. WHEREAS, the Trail de Paris has proved to be a tremendous asset to the Paris community and the County of Lamar for alternative transportation, recreation and community access; and WHEREAS, community betterment through transportation, recreation and health is a primary objective of the Foundation; and WHEREAS, the Trail de Paris has always fulfilled its obligation and commitments to provide a quality bike/pedestrian trail for the citizenry of Lamar County; and WHEREAS, the extension of the trail utilizing the Union Pacific right-of-way will make it even more accessible and accommodating to residents and visitors to this northeast Texas area; and WHEREAS, the extension of this trail will enhance the quality of life for all area residents not only as an asset but an attraction for visitors and future residents; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Greater Paris Development Foundation endorses and supports the Trail de Paris and commits uninhibited use and access to the Union Pacific Right-Of-Way from inside Loop 286 to the eastern city limits of the City of Paris, approximately one mile and if the Trail is selected by the Texas Department of Transportation STEP enhancement for funding will be donated to the City of Paris, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2006. Ed Ellis, President ,~~~ ,~ ,' . Pat M. Bassano, Secretary