Res 021-97 2/4/1997RESOLUTION NO. 2) 1 —0 /
RESOLUTION COMMITTING 25% MATCHING FUNDS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A
PUBLIC BOAT RAMP ON LAKE WICHITA.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, (hereinafter the "sponsor "), is desirous of providing for the
construction of a boat ramp facility on Lake Wichita at FM 2380, and;
WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (hereinafter
the "Department "), under the authority of Sections 11.033 and 31.141 of the Parks and Wildlife Code, would
provide for such construction, and;
WHEREAS, the construction of such a facility would be of benefit to the citizens of Wichita Falls as
well as transient boaters from the State and other states:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council In meeting this 4'h day of February
1997, is hereby eligible for assistance and will enter into a project agreement with the Department to provide
for said construction on a reimbursement basis, with the Sponsor providing 25% by appropriation or in -kind
services, and the Department providing 75% matching funds for work accomplished;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is herewith authorized to sign any or all
documents pertaining to the construction;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Sponsor will operate said facility; perform all
necessary maintenance and repairs to ensure public use, health and safety; and provide security surveillance
to eliminate creations of nuisance or hazard to the public or adjacent property owners; for a period of 25
years;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That said facility will be open at all reasonable times to the
public, and that at no time will fees be charged for use of any supported facilities;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the project area, as defined In the Project Agreement is
hereby dedicated for public use in perpetuity.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4h day of February 1997.
MAY R
ATTEST:
City Clerk