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RESOLUTION NO. 1396
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS INTEGRAL TO THE MASTER PLAN
OF THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR
AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has established a Statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program for various projects, including facilities for improved
public access, acquisition of scenic easement and scenic sites, and landscaping and scenic
beautification projects; and
WHEREAS, the Baytown Nature Center is a premier site on the Great Texas Coastal
Birding Trail and the City of Baytown's largest and the most unique natural resource park area;
and
WHEREAS, the construction of a new, landscaped entrance to such center and the
construction of scenic entry and exist drives will significantly improve public access and the
public's safety and enjoyment of the park; and
WHEREAS, this construction is an integral part of the City of Baytown's master plan for
the Baytown Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown is eligible for funds from the Texas Department of
Transportation Enhancement Program and now desires to apply for funding for the above-
referenced projects;NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is hereby authorized to make
application to the Texas Department of Transportation Enhancement Program for a grant for a
new, landscaped entrance to the Baytown Nature Center consistent with the adopted master plan
in the following approximated amounts:
Entrance and Exit Roads and Related Construction ......................................................... $500,000
Beautification/Landscaping ............................................................................................... 75,000
LandAcquisition................................................................................................................ 29,500
Planning/Engineering/Design............................................................................................ 95,000
Inspectionand Testing....................................................................................................... 16,000
Contingency....................................................................................................................... 34,500
TotalProject Cost .................................................................................................. $750,000
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Section 2: The funding for the above-referenced project improvements is projected to
be as follows:
Texas DOT Enhancement Funding.................................................................................... $600,000
City of Baytown Funding .................................................................................................. 150,000
Total Project Cost .................................................................................................. $750,000
Section 3: That the City Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative
for all purposes under the grant.
Section 4: That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is hereby authorized to accept
or affirm any grant award that may result from the above application.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 22nd day of July, 1999.
PETE C. ALFARO, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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dACTn RAMIREZ, SAyity Attorney
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