HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 325-08 07-08-2008 CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 325-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
EXPRESSING AN INTENT AND COMMITMENT TO ACQUIRE FURNITURE
FOR A KATE BAKER PARK BUILDING AT A COST OF $38,326.00;
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; 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 City Council has previously expressed support for constructing a
new Kate Baker Park Building on July 25, 2006 by passage of Resolution No. 276-06, and
has reaffirmed that support, and has authorized submission of a grant application to
acquire funding for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also wishes to express an intent to acquire furniture for
a new Kate Baker Park Building at a cost of approximately $38,326.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
STATEMENT OF INTENT AND COMMITMENT
The City Council hereby expresses an intent for the City to acquire furniture for a
new Kate Baker Park Replacement Building at a cost of approximately $38,326.00, and
commits to such expense in the event that the City receives the necessary grant approval
referenced in the Preamble above.
SECTION 2.
NOTICE
Upon adoption of this Resolution, the City Secretary is directed to give notice of this
resolution in the manner required by law.
SECTION 3.
AUTHORIZATION OF NECESSARY ACTIONS
The Mayor and the City Secretary, in consultation with the City Attorney, are
authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to effectuate this resolution.
SECTION 4.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Passed and approved this da of , 2008.
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