Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Presenter: Tim Hogsett
Action
Small Community Grant Funding
August 26, 2010
I. Executive Summary: Small Communities Grant Program funds are made available from the Texas Recreation and Parks Account (TRPA) to Texas local governments with populations fewer than 20,000 for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation sites. Applications were received by January 31, 2010 from 25 eligible applications requesting $1,740,767 in matching fund assistance. Staff is recommending support of ten projects in the amount of $722,796.
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 $722,796 from TRPA revenue. This review includes applications from 25 sponsors requesting funding.
III. Recommendation: The staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:
"Funding for projects listed in Exhibit A in the amount of $722,796 is approved.”
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Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Attachment A
| # | Score | Sponsor Authority | Project Name | Requested Funds | Recommended | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | East Bernard | Swimming Pool | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| 2 | 43 | Cooper | Harmon Park II | $75,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
| 3 | 41 | Kempner | Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park | $72,796 | $72,796 | $222,796 |
| 4 | 41 | Palestine | Reagan Park | $75,000 | $75,000 | $297,796 |
| 5 | 39 | Lockney | Pool Renovation | $50,000 | $50,000 | $347,796 |
| 6 | 39 | Trinity | Baseball Park * | $75,000 | $75,000 | $422,796 |
| 7 | 36 | White Oak | Penick Park III * | $75,000 | $75,000 | $497,796 |
| 8 | 35 | Reid Road MUD #2 | Willbern Elementary School Park | $75,000 | $75,000 | $572,796 |
| 9 | 34 | Bastrop | Fisherman's Park-Spray Park Area | $75,000 | $75,000 | $647,796 |
| 10 | 34 | Taylor | Regional Park | $75,000 | $75,000 | $722,796 |
| 11 | 33 | Addison | Surveyor Road Water Tower Park | $75,000 | ||
| 12 | 33 | Lorena | Mc Brayer Park | $75,000 | ||
| 13 | 33 | Mineola | Preserve on the Sabine III * | $49,600 | ||
| 14 | 32 | Kemah | 5th Street Waterfront Park | $75,000 | ||
| 15 | 31 | Saint Jo | Play And Skate Park * | $75,000 | ||
| 16 | 31 | Crockett | Playground Improvements | $75,000 | ||
| 17 | 31 | Farmersville | JW Spain Athletic Complex Park II * | $75,000 | ||
| 18 | 29 | Alpine | American Legion Park * | $60,000 | ||
| 19 | 29 | Crystal City | Municipal Pool | $75,000 | ||
| 20 | 27 | Harris County WCID #136 | Birnam Woods Nature Park | $75,000 | ||
| 21 | 27 | Teague | Lake Park * | $75,000 | ||
| 22 | 26 | Combes | Armadillo Road Park * | $51,692 | ||
| 23 | 21 | Balch Springs | Woodland Park | $75,000 | ||
| 24 | 21 | Pampa | Recreation Park II | $75,000 | ||
| 25 | 20 | Muenster Water District | Park Development II | $31,679 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,740,767 |