01-14-93-2.13 - Resolution - 01/14/1993RESOLUTION. NO.
1-1.4-93-2.13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "APPLICANT", DESIGNATING
CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR, ACTING FOR,
AND ON BEHALF OF THE "APPLICANT" IN DEALING WITH THE
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, HEREINAFTER REFERRED
TO AS "DEPARTMENT", FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN
THE GRANT PROGRAMS; CERTIFYING THAT THE "APPLICANT" IS
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAMS; AND
DEDICATING THE PROPOSED SITE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
USES.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the
Land & Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
(Public Law 88-57.8) for outdoor recreation
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks
& Wildlife Code, Section 13.309 authorizing
the State of Texas, and its political
subdivisions, to participate in the federal
program established under said Public Law 88-
578; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks
&.Wildlife Code, Section 24.005 for the
purpose of allowing the political
subdivisions of the State of Texas to
participate in the Texas Local Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Fund; and
the "Applicant" is fully eligible to receive
assistance under these programs; and
the "Applicant" is desirous of authorizing an
official to represent and act for the
"applicant" in dealing with the "Department"
concerning these Programs;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE "APPLICANT":
SECTION 1: That the "Applicant" hereby certifies that
they are eligible to receive assistance under these
Programs.
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SECTION 2: That the "Applicant" hereby authorizes and
directs its City Manager to act for the "Applicant" in
dealing with the "Department" for the purpose of these
programs, and Ron Ragland is hereby officially
designated as the representative in this regard.
SECTION 3: The "Applicant" hereby specifically
authorizes the official to make application to the
"Department" concerning the site to be known as Oaks
Park in the City of College Station for use asa park
site. That park is hereby dedicated (or will be
dedicated upon completion of the proposed acquisition)
for public outdoor recreation purposes in perpetuity.
Introduced, read and passed by the affirmation vote of
the "Applicant" on this 14th day of January ,
1993.
S ignafu're
ropriate Official
Larry J. Ringer, Mayor"
Typed Name and Title
ATTEST Ca/I/ruck zienar/L--..
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
Typed Name and Title
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Glenn,5. Cook has, announced his retirement as
>-of -April--30, 1993, as :,Executive- Director of the-
'Brazos Valley. DevelopmentCouncil;--and;
Mr. -'Cook has been ,diligent -..in his efforts -for
the past twenty-six years to`
provide.'
leadership, and work for the best interests of
the local governments :.in. this' region too`. see,
that services applicable were made available;`
and,
WHEREAS, the City of College Station as a result of his
efforts, has been the recipient of many of
these services; and;
WHEREAS, the City of College. Station is desirous of.
recognizing such outstanding', service and honor
him upon his retirement and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the service
leadership, accomplishments, and friendship of
Mr. Cook be gratefully, acknowledged and
recognized by declaring Sunday, April 18, 1993,
as
and urge everyone to recognize Mr. Cook's
outstanding service to this community.
DAY OF APRIL, 1993.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary