HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-28-98-5f - Resolution - 05/28/1998q so[ution
NUMBER 5-28-98-5f
WHEREAS, the City Council of College Station, Texas is committed to
preserving our natural resources and open spaces for our citizens and for those
tourists who visit College Station each year; and,
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federally
funded program was originally conceived in 1964, as a federal-state partnership
program created to expand the Nation's park and recreation system through
funds received from off shore oil leasing fees; and,
WHEREAS, from the funds received from the LWCF each year, the Texas Park
and Wildlife Department implemented programs to distribute these funds to
municipalities such as College Station for the preservation, enhancement and
expansion of local park systems; and
WHEREAS, the LWCF in past years has leveraged millions of dollars in local
funds with a one-to-match for acquisition, restoration, renovation and
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Congress in the last three years has taken action to reduce and
eliminate funding under the LSCF to the states intended for programs that
provide for local park acquisition, restoration, renovations and improvements,
instead using the funds for other federal priorities; and
WHEREAS, reinstatement of full stateside funding of the LSCF with provisions
for distributions to local park systems is important to the quality of life of College
Station citizens as well as to citizens in other urban cities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
That the City Council urges Congress to reinstate full stateside funding of
the Land and Water Conservation Fund with provisions to distribute
funding to local municipalities for the purpose of protecting vital natural
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and urban resources and open space in our City and cities across the
nation ensuring that our n. atural resources endure for future generations;
and,
That the City Council directs the City Manager and his staff to distribute a
copy of this resolution to the local congressional delegation and to other
members of Congress, as appropriate.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th day of May, 1998.
APPROVED:
Lynh)Mcllhanoy, Mayor/
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary