HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 327-08 07-08-2008 CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 327-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE KATE BAKER
PARK BUILDING AND EXPRESSING AN INTENT TO PROVIDE
MATCHING FUNDS UP TO $60,000.00; IN SUPPORT OF PREVIOUS
RESOLUTION NO. 278-06; 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;
WHEREAS, the City Council previously expressed support for constructing a new
Kate Baker Park Building on July 25, 2006 by passage of Resolution No. 278-06, but due
to changes in the membership of the City Council, the City Council wishes to reconsider
and reaffirm such support;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
COUNCIL MATCHING FUNDS
The City Council of Richland Hills again expresses support for the building of a
replacement community building facility in Kate Baker Park, and reaffirms the City's intent
and willingness 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.
SECTION 2.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Passed and approved on the 8th day of July, 2008.
C Y OF RICHLAND H LS, TEXAS
G~ p~
The Honorable David .Ragan, Ma r
AT EST: ~ \~~.~~`~~~~LP N p „y,,,,,,,
Linda Cantu, City Secretary ~ ~ ~ ~
'
-F- ~ ~ a_
=v ti=
APPROV D S T FORM AND LEGALITY: \\\\\,.~~'\w
/~Yl~
Tim G. Sralla, City Attorney
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING FOR KATE BAKER PARK BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Page 2
H:\RESOLUTIONS\327-08 7-8-08 KATE BAKER.DOC