HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4398-01-2015 A Resolution
NO. 4398-01-2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR A RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT FOR A TRAIL
EXTENSION AT ARCADIA PARK, AND ASSURING THAT THE LOCAL MATCH
FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department administers the National
Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway
Administration for the purpose of constructing new recreational trails, improving and
maintaining existing trails, developing and improving trailhead or trailside facilities, and
acquiring trail corridors;
WHEREAS, the Parks and Community Services Department staff has identified a
trail extension at Arcadia Park as a potential grant project;
WHEREAS, the grant application requires assurances that local matching funds
will be available for the grant project;
WHEREAS, staff anticipates recommending gas lease related revenue as the local
match for this grant project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is advantageous to apply for
this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the City of Fort Worth hereby authorizes and directs the Parks
and Community Services Department to apply for a Recreational Trails grant for
construction of a trail extension at Arcadia Park;
SECTION 2: That the City of Fort Worth shall ensure that the local match is
provided; and
SECTION 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
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Adopted this 27th day of January, 2015.
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