HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2008-R0495 - Support Increase Funding For Parks And Rec Programs From Sporting Good Sales Tax - 12/17/2008Resolution No. 2008-80495
December 17, 2008
Item No. 5.7
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK CITY COUNCIL
REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 815t LEGISLATIVE SESSION
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS
ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM 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 manages 93
State parks and historical sites in Texas; and
WHEREAS, TPWD has a separate account in their general revenue fund referred to as
the TRPA for the purpose of providing matching grants to political subdivisions for parks
and recreation projects; 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 TRPA guidelines have
funded 1,495 projects of the 2,913 submitted over 29 years delivering over $792 million
dollars 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 TRPA 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, an 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
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 81St Texas Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
That members of the 81St 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 TRPA funded
park projects be subject to the established TPWD competitive scoring system.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Lubbock City Council on this the 17th day of
December, 2008.
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Tom Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rebe-ca Garza, City Secretar
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Randy Truesde
Community Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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