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WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has passed the Texas Local Parks, Recreation, and
Open Space Fund Program, authoni zing the Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department to provide financial assistance to state and political subdivisions thereof for outdoor
recreation purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission, adopted Rule 127.50.08.001, to
read as follows: ".001. Policy. (a) It is the Commission's policy that the State Liaison officer
shall administer local proiects in accord with the following guidelines, with interpretation of
intent to be made to provide the greatest number of outdoor recreational opportunities for Texas
in accord with priorities of the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan;" and,
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is fully eligible to receive assistance under this
program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown is desirous of authorizing its
administrative staff to represent and act for the City in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department concerning this program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 2 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element, which states, "the City will assist in providing all its citizens the opportunity to
participate in recreational and cultural programs"; and further finds that the adoption of this
resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by
Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby certifies that the City of Georgetown is eligible
to receive assistance under Section 13.302 of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Code, which
implements Public 88-578, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. The City
Council hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager to represent and act for the City of
Georgetown in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the purposes of this
program. The City Manager is hereby officially designated at the City's representative in this
regard.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby designates its Director of Finance and
Administration as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive federal
funds for purposes of this program.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City officials herein designated to
make application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department concerning the construction of Phase
I of the North and South San Gabriel River Corridors Development.
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Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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By: Leo Wood'
Mayor