STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Local Parks Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program (TPWD P.O. No. CA-0007606, Project No. 56-25004) in the amount of $2,054,250.00, of which the State's reimbursement to the City of Dallas is $1,027,125.00, the State's portion is $1,027,125.000, and the local match portion is $1,027,125.00 to be provided by the Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund), for the renovations and upgrades of the Marcus Park Recreation Center located at 3003 Northaven Road for the period January 23, 2025 through April 30, 2029; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,027,125.00 in the TPWD Local Parks Grant Program - Marcus Recreation Center Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,027,125.00 in the TPWD Local Parks Grant Program - Marcus Recreation Center Fund; (4) local match in the amount not to exceed $1,027,125.00 in the Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund); and (5) execution of the grant agreement with TPWD and all terms, conditions and documents required by the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $2,054,250.00 - Financing: TPWD Local Parks Grant Program - Marcus Recreation Center Fund ($1,027,125.00), and Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,027,125.00)
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BACKGROUND
The TPWD administers the Local Parks Urban Indoor Recreation Grant. Funding for this program comes from a portion of the state sales tax on sporting goods through the Texas Recreation and Parks Account, the Texas Large County and Municipality Recreation and Parks Account, and from the Federal Land and Water Co...
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