File #: 18-0249    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Regular Hearing
File created: 8/7/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/20/2018 Final action:
Title: Consideration of a Resolution Designating the City Manager, or her Designee, to be Responsible for, Acting for and on Behalf the City of Lewisville in Dealing With the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Purpose of Participating in the Local Park Grant Program to Develop the Valley Vista Nature Park; Certifying the City of Lewisville is Eligible to Receive Program Assistance; Certifying the City's Matching Share is Readily Available; and Dedicating the Proposed Site for Permanent Public Park and Recreational Uses.
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. VVNP Concept, 3. Location Map, 4. Site Plan Maps, 5. Cost Estimate, 6. Resolution, 7. Local Parks Applicants Certification Program Assurances

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Consideration of a Resolution Designating the City Manager, or her Designee, to be Responsible for, Acting for and on Behalf the City of Lewisville in Dealing With the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Purpose of Participating in the Local Park Grant Program to Develop the Valley Vista Nature Park; Certifying the City of Lewisville is Eligible to Receive Program Assistance; Certifying the City’s Matching Share is Readily Available; and Dedicating the Proposed Site for Permanent Public Park and Recreational Uses.

 

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:

 

The Lewisville Parks & Recreation Department seeks approval to submit a grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to participate in the Local Park Grant Program to develop the Valley Vista Nature Park. The total maximum funds available through the Program is $500,000 with a 100% matching requirement.  Matching Funds are available and have been earmarked in the 4B Cash Fund.  Staff is working with Studio Outside and P, R, & S, LLC. to develop a master plan for the site and a grant application that will maximize scoring opportunities in the application.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

That the City Council approve the resolution as set forth in the caption above.

 

AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS: Stacie Anaya, Parks & Recreation Director