Presenter: Tim Hogsett
Commission Agenda Item No. 4
Action
Outdoor Recreation Local Park Grant Funding
January 22, 2009
I. Executive Summary: Outdoor Recreation Grants are made available from the Texas Recreation and Parks Account and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Texas local governments for the acquisition and/or development of outdoor recreation sites. As of July 31, 2008 TPWD received 26 eligible applications requesting $10,981,571 in matching fund assistance. Staff is recommending support of six projects in the amount of $2,999,981.
II. Discussion: The Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program (TRPA) was authorized in 1993 to assist local political subdivisions of the state in providing basic public recreation facilities. TRPA revenue is generated from a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods.
Funds available include $2,999,981 from TRPA revenue. This review includes applications from 26 sponsors requesting $10,981,571 in matching funds for all applications submitted by July 31, 2008. Based on site visits and analyses, the projects have been ranked in descending order of priority. Exhibit A contains the priority listing with funds requested by the sponsors and funds recommended by staff.
III. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:
"Funding for six projects listed in Exhibit A in the amount of $2,999,981.00 is approved."
Attachments - 1
- Exhibit A - Priority Listing
Commission Agenda Item No. 4
Exhibit A
Outdoor Grant Program Priority Listing
January 22, 2009
(Descending Order Of Priority)
(A = Acquisition, D = Development)
(* Resubmitted Project)
| # | SCORE | APPLICANT AND PROJECT | TYPE | REQUESTED | RECOMMENDED | CUMULATIVE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | Cottonwood Shores | Park | A&D | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| 2 | 93 | Laredo | Independence Hills Park | A&D | $499,981 | $499,981 | $999,981 |
| 3 | 88 | Kyle | Plum Creek Preserve & Nature Trail | A&D | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,499,981 |
| 4 | 84 | Abilene | Lake Fort Phantom Park | D | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,999,981 |
| 5 | 81 | Joshua | City Park | A&D | $500,000 | $500,000 | $2,499,981 |
| 6 | 79 | Dripping Springs | Harrison Ranch Park | A&D | $500,000 | $500,000 | $2,999,981 |
| 7 | 78 | Brownwood | Camp Bowie Sports Complex | A&D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 8 | 75 | Roanoke | Soccer/Football Park | A&D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 9 | 73 | Krum | Community Park Development | A&D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 10 | 71 | Somerset | Water Spray Park & Trails | A&D | $279,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 11 | 69 | Timber Lane Utility District | Union Pacific Railroad Park | A&D | $465,734 | $2,999,981 | |
| 12 | 63 | Linden | City Park | D | $229,116 | $2,999,981 | |
| 13 | 63 | Stockdale | Central Park * | A&D | $123,240 | $2,999,981 | |
| 14 | 60 | Addison | Vitruvian Park & Trail * | A&D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 15 | 57 | Franklin County | Recreational Parks North & South | A&D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 16 | 49 | Arlington | Southeast Neighborhood Park | A&D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 17 | 45 | Dumas | Municipal Aquatic Center | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 18 | 43 | Glen Rose | Oakdale Park * | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 19 | 42 | Mission | Northwest Park | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 20 | 42 | Missouri City | Freedom Tree Park | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 21 | 42 | Webb County | Colonia La Presa | A&D | $235,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 22 | 41 | McAllen | The Crossings Park | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 23 | 37 | Prosper | 57 Acre Community Park | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 24 | 35 | Taft | Public Recreation Complex | D | $124,100 | $2,999,981 | |
| 25 | 32 | Edinburg | Northwest Municipal Park | D | $500,000 | $2,999,981 | |
| 26 | 26 | Goliad County | La Bahia Park | D | $25,400 | $2,999,981 | |
| TOTALS | $10,981,571 | $2,999,981 | |||||