Commission Agenda Item No. 3
Presenter: Tim Hogsett
Action
Indoor Recreation Local Park Grant Funding
January 27, 2011
I. Executive Summary: Indoor Recreation Grants are made from the Texas Recreation and Parks Account to Texas local governments with less than 500,000 in population for the acquisition and/or development of indoor recreation facilities. As of August 1, 2010 TPWD received four eligible indoor applications requesting $2,995,200 in matching fund assistance. Staff is recommending support of one project for this fiscal year in the amount of $750,000.
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.
Funds available are $750,000 from Fiscal Year 2011 TRPA revenue. This review includes applications from four eligible sponsors requesting $2,995,200 in matching funds for all eligible applications submitted by August 1, 2010. Based on the scores, 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 one project listed in Exhibit A in the amount of $750,000 is approved.”
Attachment — 1
1. Exhibit A — Priority Listing
Commission Agenda Item No. 3
Exhibit A
| # | Score | Sponsor Authority | Project Name | Grant Request | State Match | Cumulative | Total Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | La Grange | Randolph Recreation Center | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 2 | 67 | Brown County | Zephyr Activity Center * | $750,000 | |||
| 3 | 47 | Anna | Natural Springs Park Community Center | $745,200 | |||
| 4 | 32 | Euless | Midway Park Family Life Center * | $750,000 | |||
| TOTAL | $2,995,200 | ||||||