2001-017-RES REQUESTING DONATION OF LAND FROM PJC FOR SITE OF NEW SPORTS COMPLEX
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE DONATION OF LAND FROM PARIS
JUNIOR COLLEGE FOR THE SITE OF A NEW SPORTS COMPLEX;
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FORA GRANT TO FUND
PHASE I OF SAID SPORTS COMPLEX; SOLICITING VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF SAID GRANT; AUTHORIZING
MATCHING FUNDS FROM VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS AND
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$500,000.00; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, has received numerous
citizen inquiries and requests for consideration for the creation of a new sports complex; and,
WHEREAS, in furtherance of said complex the City Council received a petition signed by
numerous citizens seeking City Council consideration of the creation of said sports complex; and,
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 19, 2001. the City Council conducted a public hearing
regarding the possible creation of a new sports complex; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of proposals by Paris Junior College to provide the
City sufficient property as part of the potential match for state grant funding for the siting of the new
sports complex, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to pursue grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department to assist in the funding of said sports complex; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage businesses, philanthropic organizations,
interested groups, and other individuals to make contributions to the creation of said sports complex;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize matching funds from any and all voluntary
contributions as well as certificates of obligations, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, to
pursue state grant assistance in the creation of a new sports complex; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, does hereby formally
invite Paris Junior College to consider the donation of property or the use of property to be used as
a potential site for a new sports complex; the donation of said property or the use of said property
to be conditioned upon the City receiving sufficient grant funds from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department or sufficient funds from other sources to enable the City to adequately fund the creation
of a new sports complex.
Section 3. That the City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to prepare an application to
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a grant to fund the initial phase of a new sports
complex for the City of Paris.
Section 4. That interested businesses and industries, various philanthropic organizations,
interested groups, and interested citizens be, and the same are hereby, encouraged to participate in
the proposed new sports complex by making contributions to the City of Paris in furtherance of said
sports complex.
Section 5. That voluntary contributions and certificates of obligation in an amount not to
exceed $500,000.00 are hereby authorized as the City's match for any potential grant for which the
City may be qualified from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or from any other potential
source of funding as may be available.
Section 6. That the City Manager be, and is hereby, authorized to initiate necessary actions
to prepare a plan in furtherance of the creation of a new sports complex.
Section 7. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2001.
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
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