09 - Paris Pump Track Grant ApplicationItem No. 9
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Godwin, City Manager
SUBJECT: TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE GRANT APPLICATION
DATE: August 20, 2018
As we previously discussed at the first July council meeting, a pump track is one of the projects
our parks plan update called for to be submitted for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
outdoor recreation grant by October 1. Since that time, local interest and support has grown
significantly, and we have partnerships with the VCC, Rotary Club, and a number of local
businesses and individuals. This will allow us to construct a larger facility and draw many more
users, including those from outside the city. Additional private funding and partners can also
give us more points towards award of the state grant.
STATUS OF ISSUE: We have met with a designer, who has begun preliminary layout and cost
estimating, information that is necessary for our submission to TPWD. We are also working
with Hayter Engineering, which has extensive experience working with TPWD grant processes,
applications, and staff. The proposed site is at the Sports Complex, located near Collegiate Road
and adjacent to the existing large pavilion, thereby giving it great visibility, tying it to the Trail
de Paris and Love Center, and utilizing existing infrastructure.
BUDGET: Project cost will be approximately $600,000; the city's share will be $100,000, paid
from 2017 parks bond proceeds.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve attached TPWD resolution.
Local Park Grant Program
A resolution of the City_gf Paris as hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," designating certain officials as
being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the Applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks &
Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as "Department," for the purpose of participating in the
Local Parka Grant PMgram, hereinafter referred to as the "Program"; certifying that the Applicant is
eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the Applicant matching share is readily available;
and dedicating the proposed site for permanent (or for the term of the lease for leased property) public
park and recreational uses.
WHEREAS, the 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 Department concerning the Program;
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SECTION1: 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 : That the Applicant hereby certifies that the matching share for this application is readily
available at this time.
CTI : That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the Cid Manager to act for the
Applicant in dealing with the Department for the purposes of the Program, and that John
Godwin, Cif Manacer is hereby officially designated as the representative in this regard.
SECTION 4., The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make application to tt
Department concerning the site to be known as Paris Pump jr?k in the �& of Paris
use as a park site . • is herebydedicated (or will be dedicated u•• • • of
legalproposed acquisition) for public park and recreation purposes in perpetuity (or for ttl
lease term, if • • • •lease).Projects•cmonies may ha
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Introduced, read and passed by an affirmative vote of the "Applicant" on this _ day of
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Signature of Local Govemment Official
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