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Meeting Date:	08/12/2019
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Splash Pads Award Acceptance Agenda Item
Submitted for:	Norma Renteria	Submitted By:	Norma Renteria
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept the award of the 2018 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation - Splash Pads Project from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in an amount of $248,000 in grant funds for the construction of an aquatic recreation activity (splash pads) in Bruni, Texas near the Bruni Community Center and in Rio Bravo, Texas near the Rio Bravo Community Center; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the 2018 TPWD Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. This project requires a $248,000 cash match. Total project cost is $496,000.00. [Account #1001-1160-001-463904; Grant Matching/Economic Development]

Issue: The communities of Bruni, Rio Bravo, and surrounding rural areas do not have sufficient recreational facilities. Residents of Colonia Bruni, quad cities, Rio Bravo and El Cenizo must travel a significant distance to enjoy aquatic outdoor recreational activities.

Solution: Webb County shall construct first-time aquatic recreational Splash-Pad in Bruni, Texas and Rio Bravo, Texas.

Result: Residents of Colonia Bruni, quad cities, Rio Bravo and El Cenizo will be able to enjoy aquatic outdoor recreational activities in proximity to where they reside.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Background: On or about September 24, 2018, item was approved by Commissioner's Court for Texas Parks and Wildlife 2018 Non Urban Outdoor Application to be submitted.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-1160-001-463904
Funding Source:	Grant Matching
Balance:	248,000
Financial Impact:
This project requires a cash match of $248,000.00. Total project cost is $496,000.00