Resolution 2015-03RESOLUTION NO. 2015-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE 84`h LEGISLATIVE SESSION
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT
INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS
ACCOUNT AND LARGE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY
RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT LOCAL PARK GRANT
PROGRAMS, AND THE TEXAS STATE PARK SYSTEM
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 94 State parks 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 park, recreation and open space areas to be owned and
maintained by political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, funds granted to political subdivisions under the TRPA and Urban Account
guidelines have funded 1629 projects of the 3,470 submitted over 30 years delivering over $800
million to the local Texas economy; 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
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, 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
Resolution No. 2015 -03
Sporting Good Sales Tax to Support Local Grant Opportunities and State Park Operations
WHEREAS, the development 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, funds are needed for major repairs at Local and State parks and for the acquisition
and development of parks and facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this City Council that a copy of this resolution with appropriate
names affixed be presented to the Governor of Texas and the leadership of the 84th Texas
Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF WYLIE,
TEXAS:
1. That members of the 84th Legislature of Texas seek passage of legislation
maximizing the use of revenues from the sporting goods sales tax and federal funds
to increase funding for parks and recreation programs for both Local and State parks
and that all TRPA and Urban Account funded park projects be subject to the
established TPWD competitive scoring system.
2. That members of the 84th Legislature of Texas restore funding to the TRPA and
Urban accounts in the amount of at least $15.5 million per year.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Wylie City Council on this the 13th day of January,
2015
APPROVED:
OF
G �rol
Mayor
OU
ATTEST: kS.'
f COLORADO • �a
1
SpN A FE RAILIv 4j,
' S o1887 ®�
City Secretary r9TR OF TES
Resolution No. 2015 -03
Sporting Good Sales Tax to Support Local Grant Opportunities and State Park Operations