HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-053
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR
A BOATING ACCESS GRANT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIBUTE
PARTNERS, LP; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of The Colony and Tribute Partners, LP, hereinafter the
"Sponsor", is desirous of providing for the construction of a boating access facility at
Wynnewood Park on Lewisville Lake in The Colony, and;
WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, hereinafter the "Department", under the authority of Section 11.033 and
31.141 of the Parks & Wildlife Code, would provide funding for such construction, and;
WHEREAS, the construction of such a facility would be of benefit to the citizens
of The Colony as well as transient recreational boaters from the north Texas region, the
state of Texas, and other states:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That The Colony City Council, in meeting this 15t' day of October, 2013, is
hereby eligible for assistance and will enter into a project agreement with the Department
to provide for said construction on a reimbursement basis, with the Sponsor providing
25% by appropriations or in-kind services, and the Department providing 75% matching
funds for work accomplished.
Section 2. That the Sponsor has matching fiends available.
Section 3. That the Sponsor or its assigns will operate said facility; perform all necessary
maintenance and repairs to ensure public use, health and safety; and provide security
surveillance to eliminate creations of nuisance or hazard to the public or adjacent
property owners; for the life of the facility (minimum 25 years).
Section 4. That said facility will be open at all reasonable times to the public, and that
revenue from any user fees will only be used to offset operation and maintenance costs of
any supported facilities
Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony,
Texas this 15th day of October, 2013.
J, e McCo-drly, Mayor
City of The Colony, T~kas
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C ristle Wilson, T'kMC, City Secretary OF
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: x; SEAL j``~ .
Jeff Moore, City Attorney •
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