HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2013-01-02 Increase Funds for Parks Fund.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-01-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL
REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 83rd LEGISLATIVE SESSION
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS
ACCOUNT AND LARGE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY
RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK GRANT
PROGRAMS, AND THE TEXAS STATE PARK SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department ("TPWD") administers the Texas
Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Program ("TRPA") and the Large County and
Municipality Recreation and Parks Account (Urban Account) and manages 94 State parks and
historical sites in Texas; and
WHEREAS, TPWD has a separate account in their general revenue fund referred to as the
TRPA and Urban Account for the purpose of providing matching grants to political subdivisions
for parks and recreation projects, and for outreach grants to introduce new populations to outdoor
experiences; and
WHEREAS, the matching grants provided by the TPWD are utilized for the planning,
acquisition, and development of local park, recreation and open space areas to be owned and
maintained by political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, funds granted to political subdivisions under the TBPA and Urban Account
guidelines have funded 1629 projects of the 3,470 submitted over 30 years delivering over $800
million to the local Texas economy; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on grants from TPWD
through the TRPA to stimulate the acquisition and development of parks and recreational areas
for the benefit and enjoyment of their citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the TBPA, Urban Account, and State parks are funded from sales tax on sporting
goods and that the development of new parks stimulates the purchase of sporting goods; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance and improvements of State park and historic sites and the addition
of new parks is a priority to Texans due to the State's expanding population and extensive
tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, the development of parks encourages and promotes public health, economic
development, job creation, education, corporate relocations, improved quality of life, and
juvenile crime prevention; and
WHEREAS, funds are needed for major repairs at state parks and for the acquisition and
development of parks and facilities; and
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council that a copy of this resolution with appropriate
names affixed be presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 83rd Texas
Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS:
1. That members of the 83rd Legislature of Texas seek passage of legislation
maximizing the use of revenue from the sporting goods sales tax to increase funding
for parks and recreation programs for both Local and State parks and that all TBPA
and Urban Account funded park projects be subject to the established TPWD
competitive scoring system.
2. That members of the 83rd Legislature of Texas restore funding to the TRPA and
Urban accounts in the amount of at least $15.5 million per year.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Anna, Texas City Council on this the 8th day of
January, 2013.
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Nath Ywilkison, City Secretary
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Mike Crist, Mayor
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