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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water Conservation
Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578) for outdoor recreation purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks and Wildlife Code, Section
13.309 for the purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its political subdivisions, to
participate in the Federal program established under said Public law 88-578, or such other
programs as are hereinafter established by the Federal Government; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has approved the Parks and 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 and Open Space Fund; and,
WHEREAS, the "Applicant" is fully eligible to receive assistance under these programs;
and,
WHEREAS, the "Applicant" is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to
represent and act for the "Applicant" in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
concerning these programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT "Applicant" hereby authorizes and directs its city manager and his designees to represent
and act for the "Applicant" in dealing with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the
purpose of these programs.
THAT "Applicant" hereby designates its city manager as the official authorized to serve
in that regard and to act as the "Applicant's" fiscal officer to receive grant funds for the
purposes of these programs;
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THAT "Applicant" hereby specifically authorizes its officials to make application to the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning the site to be known as the "Colliers Ferry
Wetlands Recreational Area and Nature Preserve" which is located within the City of Beaumont
and to be used for public outdoor and recreational purposes;
THAT the City Council is of the opinion that the acceptance of land to be donated for
development of said park is necessary and desirable and that same should be accepted; and,
THAT said park property currently owned by the City is hereby dedicated for public
outdoor recreation purposes in perpetuity and that all such proposed property additions to said
park will be so dedicated upon completion of all proposed acquisitions.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this theZZz�e day
of ° c 1992.
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