Presenters: Tim Hogsett
Commission Agenda Item No. 4
Action
Indoor Recreation Local Park Grant Funding
January 28, 2010
I. Executive Summary: Indoor Recreation Grants are made from the Texas Recreation and Parks Account to Texas local governments for the acquisition and/or development of indoor recreation facilities. As of July 31, 2009 TPWD received eight eligible indoor applications requesting $5,045,000 in matching fund assistance. Staff is recommending support of two projects for this fiscal year in the amount of $1,500,000.
II. Discussion: The Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program (TRPA) is a dedication of a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods, effective September 1, 1993. This program provides matching fund assistance to local governments for outdoor and indoor recreation.
III. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:
"Funding for two projects listed in Exhibit A in the amount of $1,500,000 is approved."
Attachments - 1
- Exhibit A - Priority Listing
Commission Agenda Item No.4
Exhibit A
Indoor Grant Priority Listing
January 28, 2010
(Descending Order of Priority)
(*Resubmitted Project)
| # | Score | Sponsor Authority | Project Name | Grant Request | State Match | Total Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | Murphy | Old Murphy School Community Center | $750,000 | $750,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2 | 68 | La Feria | Recreation Center | $750,000 | $750,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 3 | 57 | Maverick County | Las Quintas Recreation Center | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 4 | 51 | Brown County | Zephyr ISD Activity Center | $750,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| 5 | 51 | Euless | Midway Park Family Life Center | $750,000 | $11,800,000 | |
| 6 | 41 | Rockport | "The Gathering Place" Rockport Community Center* | $750,000 | $2,750,000 | |
| 7 | 27 | Hidalgo | Valle Alto Park Youth Center | $525,000 | $1,050,000 | |
| 8 | 22 | Jim Hogg County | Youth Center | $270,000 | $540,000 | |
| TOTALS | $5,045,000 | $1,500,000 | $23,140,000 | |||