HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3971-03-2011A Resolution
NO. 3971 -03 -2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CONDUCTING A PUBLIC
HEARING AND DESIGNATING A CERTAIN OFFICIAL AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR,
ACTING FOR, AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH IN DEALING WITH
THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM; CERTIFYING THAT THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE;
CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S MATCHING SHARE IS READILY
AVAILABLE; DEDICATING THE PROPOSED SITE FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC PARK
AND RECREATIONAL USES; AND CERTIFYING THAT THE GRANT APPLICATION
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE TEXAS REVIEW AND COMMENT SYSTEM (TRACS)
REVIEW.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is fully eligible to receive assistance under
the Local Park Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is desirous of authorizing an official to
represent and act on its behalf in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
concerning the Local Park Grant Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WORTH:
SECTION 1: That the City of Fort Worth hereby certifies that it is eligible to
receive assistance under the Local Park Grant Program, and that notice of the grant
application has been posted according to local public hearing requirements; and
SECTION 2: That the City of Fort Worth hereby certifies that the matching share
for this grant application is readily available at this time; and
SECTION 3: That the City of Fort Worth, following a public hearing, hereby
authorizes and directs its Parks and Community Services Department Director to act for
the City of Fort Worth in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the
purposes of the Local Park Grant Program, and that Susan Alanis, Assistant City
Manager, is hereby officially designated as the representative in this regard; and
SECTION 4: The City of Fort Worth, following a public hearing, hereby
specifically authorizes Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager, to make application to the
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department concerning the proposed site to be known as the
"Northwest Community Park" in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County for use as a
future park site and will be dedicated upon completion of the proposed acquisition for
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public park and recreation purposes in perpetuity; and
RESOLUTION NO. 3971 -03 -2011
SECTION 5: That the City of Fort Worth hereby certifies that a copy of the grant
application shall be submitted to the North Central Texas Council of Governments for
Texas Review and Comments System (TRACS) consideration.
RESOLVED THIS 1ST DAY OF MARCH, 2011.
ATTEST:
By:
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Marty Hendrix, Civ Secretary
Mayor
City of Fort *0
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
LIAR 1 2011
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City Secretary of the
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