| Item Title: | County Parks Dept - Tx Parks & Wildlife Grant Appl | | Submitted By: | Veronica Myers, Director, County Parks Department (915) 771-2380 | | Subject: | Approve and authorize the County Parks and Recreation Department to apply for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Urban Grant, to develop County parks and recreation facilities and provide needed all-abilities playgrounds at Ascarate, Gallegos and Risinger Parks, in the amount of $1,000,000 from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 with a 50% cash and in-kind match required. | | Background: | The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department assist local units of governments with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the State of Texas. The program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible applicants. All grant assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public. | | Fiscal Impact: | An account will be set-up when grant is awarded and approved by Commissioner's Court. | | Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the County Parks and Recreation Department to apply for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Urban Grant, to develop County parks and recreation facilities and provide needed all-abilities playgrounds at Ascarate, Gallegos and Risinger Parks, in the amount of $1,000,000 from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 with a 50% cash and in-kind match required. | | Prior Action: | None. | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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