CC Resolution No. 2549RESOLUTION NO. 2549
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 86TH LEGISLATIVE
SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND CONNECTIVITY
FOR LOCAL AND STATE PARKS AS WELL AS LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES
A FAIR AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SPORTING GOODS SALES
TAX REVENUE FOR LOCAL AND STATE PARKS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the Texas communities, counties, and State protect and enhance the investments in
all parks and open spaces through stewardship of natural resources including the conservation,
preservation of water and other natural resources and the right to access nature, the outdoors and
recreational amenities; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance and improvements of state park and historic sites and the addition
of new parks is a priority to Texans due to the State's expanding population and extensive tourism
industry; and
WHEREAS, the development, maintenance and improvement of parks encourages and promotes
public health, economic development, job creation, education, corporate relocations, an improved quality
of life, and juvenile crime prevention; and
WHEREAS, the creation of safe recreational amenities, pathways and trails promotes livable,
safe, and responsible communities and ensures access for people with disabilities; and
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WHEREAS, positive economic impacts are realized when communities connect to nature and the
outdoors; and
WHEREAS, funds are needed for major repairs at local and state parks and for the acquisition
and development of parks and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department ("TPWD") administers the Texas
Recreation & Parks Account Local Park Grant Program ("TRPA") and the Large County and
Municipality Recreation and Parks Account (Urban Account) and manages state parks, natural areas, and
historical sites in Texas; and
WHEREAS, TPWD has separate accounts in their general revenue fund referred to as the TRPA
and Urban Account for the purpose of providing matching grants to political subdivisions for parks and
recreation projects, and for outreach grants to introduce new populations to outdoor experiences; and
WHEREAS, the matching grants provided by the TPWD are utilized for the planning,
acquisition, and development of local parks, recreation and open space areas to be owned and maintained
by political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions throughout the State of Texas depend on grants from TPWD
through the TRPA to stimulate the acquisition and development of parks and recreational areas for the
benefit and enjoyment of their citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the TRPA, Urban Account, and state parks are funded from sales tax on sporting
goods and that the development of new parks stimulates the purchase of sporting goods; and
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WHEREAS, the TRPA, Urban Account, and state parks are partially funded from federal dollars
used for parks, recreation, open space, trails, and tourism from the United States Department of the
Interior Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Sport Fish Restoration Boat Access program
and the United States Department of Transportation Recreation Trails; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council (County Commission, Limited District Board or
Parks and Recreation Commission, etc.) that a copy of this resolution with appropriate names affixed be
presented to the Governor of Texas and the 'leadership of the 86th Texas Legislature; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
Section 1: That the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Baytown, Texas, and the City
Council of the City of Baytown respectfully request that the members of the 86th Legislature of Texas
support of legislation that provides for (i) the stewardship, health and well-being, and connectivity for
local and state parks, (ii) a fair and equitable distribution of the sporting goods sales tax revenue for local
and state parks and (iii) all funding for TRPA and Urban Account projects be subject to the established
TPWD competitive scoring system.
Section 2: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to the
Governor of Texas.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by both
the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Baytown, Texas, and the City Council of the City of
Baytown, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the Parks and Recreation Board
of the City of Baytown, Texas, this the 3`d day of October, 2018.
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