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A Resolution
URGING CONGRESS TO REINSTATE FULL STATESIDE FUNDING OF THE LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND
WHEREAS, the Crty Council of Fort Worth, Texas is committed to preserving our natural resources and
open spaces for our citizens and for those tourists who visit Fort Worth each year and
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federally funded program was originally
conceived m 1964 as a federal state partnership program created to expand the Nation s park and
recreation system through funds received from off shore oil leasing fees, and
WHEREAS, from the funds received from the LWCF each year the Texas Park and Wildlife
Department implemented programs to distribute these funds to municipalities such as Fort Worth for the
preservation, enhancement and expansion of local park systems, and
WHEREAS, the LWCF in past years has leveraged millions of dollars in local funds with aone-to-one
match for acquisition, restoration, renovation and improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Congress m the last three years has taken action to reduce and eliminate funding under
the LWCF to the states intended for programs that provide for local park acquisition, restoration,
renovation and improvements, instead using the funds for other federal priorities, and
WHEREAS, reinstatement of full stateside funding of the LWCF with provisions for distributions to
local park systems is important to the quality of life of Fort Worth citizens as well as to citizens m other
urban cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
That the City Council urges Congress to reinstate full stateside funding of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund with provisions to distribute funding to local mumc~palrties for the purpose of
protecting vital natural and urban resources and open space in our City and cities across the nation
ensuring that our natural resources endure for future generations, and
2. That the Crty Council directs the Crty Manager and his staff to distribute a copy of this resolution to
the local congressional delegation and to other members of Congress, as appropriate.
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Adopted this o~-~ day of April, 1998
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Mayor Kenneth Barr
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CITY OF FORT WORTH