Council backs FEMA engineering pre‑selection, recreational-trails grant application and a Hotel/Motel sponsorship
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Summary
Council approved selection of Schomburg & Polk Inc. for FEMA-related professional services, authorized a Texas Parks & Wildlife recreational-trails grant application with local match, and approved a $5,000 Hotel/Motel sponsorship to Texas Bass Nation for a September 2026 tournament.
City Manager and staff described a pre-positioning strategy to allow quick use of FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation funds after a declared disaster; council approved Resolution R‑2026‑001 authorizing selection of Schomburg and Polk Inc. (SPI) as the recommended engineering firm if FEMA opportunities arise. Staff emphasized there will be no city expense until grant opportunities are identified.
Parks Board member Frank Vaughn presented a Texas Parks & Wildlife recreational-trails grant concept to replace approximately 25,000 square feet of trail with recycled asphalt, describing an estimated $50,000 grant and a $15,000 local match contributed through in‑kind city equipment and labor. Vaughn cautioned the application has a low probability ("probably 20% chance") of success but said the city should keep applying.
Brooke Atkinson presented a request to enter a publicity and tourism agreement to provide a $5,000 Hotel/Motel Fund sponsorship for the Texas Bassmaster state championship planned for Sept. 9–12, 2026, at Tom Finley Park; staff cited prior event surveys and estimated economic impact of about $88,500 based on participant lodging and spending. Council approved all three items by recorded vote.