(7)(b)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 12/21/2022
- Title:
- Authorization to Accept and Expend Texas Parks & Wildlife Division Grant Funds for Dike Road Boat Ramp Break Water Improvements Project
- Submitted For:
- Titilayo Smith
- Submitted By:
- Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
- Department:
- Mayor's Office
Information
ACTION REQUEST
That the Commission provide the Mayor with authorization to accept and expend awarded Texas Parks and Wildlife grant in the amount of $498,363.75, which requires $166,122.25 from the Park Improvements- Public Works account, for Dike Road Boat Ramp Break Water Improvements.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The Boating Access Program provides 75% matching funds through grant assistance for new construction or to renovate existing public boat ramps that provide public access to public waters for recreational boating.
This sub-award to the City of Texas City is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife through the Sport Fish Restoration (Coastal) Grant Program issued to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on 08/31/2022. The scope of this Grant Agreement includes: construction of a new section of sheet pile and new breakwater at the Dike Road boating access facility located at 600 Dike Road, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. GPS coordinates: 29.366513, -94.815262.
This sub-award to the City of Texas City is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife through the Sport Fish Restoration (Coastal) Grant Program issued to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on 08/31/2022. The scope of this Grant Agreement includes: construction of a new section of sheet pile and new breakwater at the Dike Road boating access facility located at 600 Dike Road, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. GPS coordinates: 29.366513, -94.815262.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Grants Administrator that the Commission authorize acceptance and expenditure of this grant in the amount of $498,363.75, which requires $166,122.25 in matching funds from the City.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Y
- Amount Requested:
- $166,122.25
- Source of Funds:
- General Fund
- Account #:
Fiscal Impact:
Acceptance of this grant would require the City to provide matching funds in the amount of $166,122.25 in order to receive federal funds in the amount of $498,363.75 as a sub-award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.