HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 245-05 10-11-2005 • RESOLUTION N0.245-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE KATE BAKER
PARK BUILDING AND THANKS FOR CITIZEN EFFORTS IN SUPPORT
OF SUCH PROJECT; EXPRESSING AN INTENT TO PROVIDE
MATCHING FUNDS UP TO $60,000.00, BUT DENYING REQUEST TO
MAKE APPLICATION FOR $75,000.00 IN CDBG FUNDS FOR SUCH
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9
of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, there previously existed a building in Kate Baker Park which served as
a meeting and gathering place for cultural activities, community organizations, families,
businesses, and social and fraternal societies; and
WHEREAS, the previously-existing building in Kate Baker Park was demolished by
the City due to significant structural and foundation deficiencies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that there exists a need for a new facility in
Kate Baker Park to replace the demolished structure; and recognizes that such a facility
• would again serve as a meeting and gathering place for cultural activities, community
organizations, families, businesses, and social and fraternal societies, and would compliment
economic development by providing meeting and training facilities for social, fraternal and business
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total cost for the project is $300,000 and funding for the project
could be assembled from a range of sources, to include city matching funds, federal and state grants,
Community Re-investment Act funds, economic development funds, and community based grants
and donations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
APPRECIATION FOR EFFORTS OF CITIZENS
The City Council of Richland Hills wishes to express the appreciation of the Citizens and
Council for the support being extended to this community project by individuals, organizations and
businesses.
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• SECTION 2.
COUNCIL MATCHING FUNDS
The City Council of Richland Hills expresses the intent to provide matching funds up to the
amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($60,000.00) for the construction of a replacement
for the Kate Baker Park Building, provided sufficient other funds can be secured.
SECTION 3.
HL'D COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The City Council of Richland Hills denies a request to apply for CDBG funds in the amount
of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and no cents ($75,000.00) to be applied to the construction of a
replacement for the Kate Baker Park Building.
SECTION 4.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Passed and approved on October 25, 2005.
CITY OF RICHLAND ILL ,TEXAS
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