Presenter: Tim Hogsett
Commission Agenda Item No. 2
Action
Indoor Recreation Grant Funding
January 2008
I. Executive Summary: Indoor Recreation Grants are made from the Texas Recreation and Parks Account to Texas local governments for the acquisition and/or development of indoor recreation facilities. As of July 31, 2007 TPWD received eight eligible indoor applications requesting $3,053,752 in matching fund assistance. The Legislature restored the appropriation for indoor grants for the 2008-2009 biennium. Staff is recommending support of five projects for this fiscal year in the amount of $2,068,626.
II. Discussion: The Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program (TRPA) is a dedication of a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods, effective September 1, 1993. This program provides matching fund assistance to local governments for outdoor and indoor recreation.
Funds available include $2,068,626 from Fiscal Year 2008 TRPA revenue. This review includes applications from eight sponsors requesting $3,053,752 in matching funds for all eligible applications submitted by July 31, 2007. Based on site visits and analyses, the projects have been ranked in descending order of priority. Exhibit A contains the priority listing with funds requested by the sponsors and funds recommended by staff.
III. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:
"Funding for five projects listed in Exhibit A in the amount of $2,068,626.00 is approved."
Attachments - 1
- Exhibit A – Priority Listing
Commission Agenda Item No. 2
Exhibit A
Indoor Recreation Grant Program Priority Listing
January 24, 2008
(Descending Order of Priority)
(A = Acquisition, D = Development)
( * = Resubmitted Project)
| Score | Applicant and Project | Type | Requested | Recommended | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | DILLEY City/School Recreation Facility | A&D | $416,000.00 | $416,000.00 | $416,000.00 |
| 55 | CEDAR PARK Community & Recreation Center | D | $400,000.00 | $400,000.00 | $816,000.00 |
| 55 | COPPERAS COVE Community Recreation Complex | D | $417,563.00 | $417,563.00 | $1,233,563.00 |
| 52 | PORT ARTHUR Recreation & Senior Center | D | $417,563.00 | $417,563.00 | $1,651,126.00 |
| 44 | COTULLA A.B. Alexander Convention & Nature Center | D | $417,500.00 | $417,500.00 | $2,068,626.00 |
| 43 | SUGAR LAND Recreation Center* | D | $417,563.00 | $0.00 | $2,068,626.00 |
| 39 | MISSOURI CITY Tennis & Fitness Center | A&D | $417,563.00 | $0.00 | $2,068,626.00 |
| 30 | RICHLAND HILLS Kate Baker Park Community Center* | D | $150,000.00 | $0.00 | $2,068,626.00 |
| Totals | $3,053,752.00 | ||||