HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-2539ORDINANCE NO. 24-2539
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (TPWD)
RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM 2025 FOR A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAIL LOCATED
ALONG SOUTH BONNIE BRAE STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the TPWD opened the Recreational Trails 2025 grant application on
November 1, 2024, that assists local units of government with the development of publicly
accessible recreational trail projects throughout the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Recreational Trails Grant program is federally funded from a portion of
federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Recreational Trails Grant Program has a grant ceiling of $300,000 for
reimbursable non-motorized trail grants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton as a home rule city possesses legal authority to apply, and
is eligible to apply for the funds under the application criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed the necessary application materials and desires to
make an application to the TPWD Recreational Trails Grant; and
WHEREAS, TPWD Recreational Trails Grant Program 2025, is a reimbursement grant
and sufficient funds are available to meet the applicants required cost share of the project; and
WHEREAS, grant applications are due on February 3, 2025, and the adoption of a
resolution, motion, or similar action authorizing the submittal of the grant application prior to the
grant application deadline will be submitted with the grant materials; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated and made a part of this ordinance
as if fully set out herein.
SECTION 2. The City of Denton hereby certifies it is able to receive federal and state
assistance under the TPWD Recreational Trails Grant Program 2025 .
SECTION 3. The filing of an application, including all understandings and assurances
contained therein, for the Recreational Trails Grant Program 2025 is hereby authorized.
SECTION 4. The portion of the City of Denton trail system related to this Ordinance will
be operated and maintained at the expense of the entity for public outdoor recreation use for a
period of at least 20 years after project completion;
SECTION 5. The City Manager, or designee, is the official representative, of the City of
Denton to act in in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as
may be required, and is designated, delegated, and authorized with the signature authority to
request grant funding under the TPWD Recreational Trails Grant Program 2025, including the
submission of TPWD ’s application, and act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related
to the grant application, receipt of funds, and any subsequent authorization of grant contracts and
amendments, and grant projects that may result.
SECTION 6. Should the project be funded, then the City of Denton shall comply with the
requirements of the TPWD and the State of Texas.
SECTION 7. The City of Denton shall certify that the matching share for this program is
readily available upon completion of the grant agreement.
SECTION 8. The project funds and any project-funded equipment and facilities will be
used solely for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant.
SECTION 9. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by Brian Beck and seconded by Brandon Chase
McGee, the ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [ 7- 0 ]:
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Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Meltzer, District 3 :
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of January, 2025 .
GERAkD -SPETH, MAYOR
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