HomeMy WebLinkAboutR25-665RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND DESIGNATE THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL
PARK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED RUNNINGWATER DRAW
PARK KIDSVILLE PLAY STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3400 W. FOURTH,
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS 79072; APPLYING FOR A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP
TO $750,000.00; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS IS
FULLY ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND THAT THE
CITY OF PLAINVIEW'S MATCHING SHARE WILL BE READILY AVAILABLE;
AND CERTIFYING THAT THE PROPOSED SITE IS DEDICATED FOR
PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES IN PERPETUITY
WHEREAS, the Recreation Grants Branch of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
(TPWD) administers the Local Park Grant Program (Program); and
WHEREAS, the Program assists local units of government with the acquisition and
development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the State of Texas through
matching grants on a reimbursement basis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Texas (City) is applying through the Program for a
grant in an amount up to $750,000.00 for the Runningwater Draw Park Kidsville Play Structure u
located at 3400 W. Fourth, Plainview, Texas 79072; and
WHEREAS, the Program requires a match from the City equal to the amount applied for
under the Program application and the City's matching share for this Program application will be
readily available; and
WHEREAS, the City is fully eligible to receive assistance under the Program and notice
of the Program application has been posted in accordance with local public hearing
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize an official to represent and act on behalf of the
City in dealing with the TPWD for the purposes of the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS:
Section 1: The City hereby certifies that it is fully eligible to receive assistance under the
Program and that notice of the Program application has been posted in accordance with local
public hearing requirements.
Section 2: The City hereby certifies that its matching share for this Program application
will be readily available.
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Section 3: The City hereby authorizes and directs Ted Chancellor, City Manager, to
represent and act on behalf of the City in dealing with the TPWD for the purposes of the Program
and Ted Chancellor is hereby officially designated as the City representative for such purposes.
Section 4: The City hereby specifically authorizes Ted Chancellor, City Manager, to
submit a Program application to the TPWD for the Runningwater Draw Park Kidsville Play
Structure located at 3400 W. Fourth, Plainview, Texas 79072, which is dedicated for public park
and recreation purposes in perpetuity.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24 th day of June, 2025.
Evan Weiss, Mayor Pro Tern
ATT ST:
Belinda Hinojosa, City 0jeetary
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