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Council authorizes application for $750,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for Golden Road Park
Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to apply for $750,000 in Texas Parks and Wildlife local park grant funds to develop and renovate Golden Road Park; the program requires a 50% reimbursement match and park dedication.
The Tyler City Council voted July 9 to authorize staff to file an application with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a local parks grant of $750,000 to fund development and renovation work at Golden Road Park.
Leanne, the presenting staff member, outlined that the Texas Parks and Wildlife local park grant program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible local governments and requires that grant-funded sites be dedicated as park land. She asked the council to adopt a resolution authorizing the application and to authorize the city manager to accept and expend the funds if awarded.
Council members asked clarifying questions about allowable uses. Staff reiterated that the grant is reimbursement-based and that match requirements and park-dedication rules are part of the grant criteria. Council Member Winn moved to approve the resolution; Council Member Hawkins seconded and the mayor called the motion carried by voice vote.
The resolution authorizes staff to submit the application and to take steps necessary to receive and expend grant funds upon award. Specific project design, the city funding plan for any local match, and an estimated project timeline were not specified in the council discussion.
