HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-002 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT FOR THE JOHN BARFIELD TRAIL
SPRING OAK EXTENSION, GRANT #REC-2026-CITY OF NRH-00043
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
and make appointments for the conduct of business related to the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant for John Barfield
Trail Spring Oak Extension, Grant#REC-2026-City of NRH-00043; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills that we request the funds available under
this Program to support in the construction of a 10' wide multi-use trail in
the Oncor easement extending north from the existing John Barfield Trail;
and
WHEREAS, the John Barfield Trail Spring Oak Extension provides for the design and
construction of a 10'wide multi-use trail in the Oncor easement just east of
Spring Oak Drive; and
WHEREAS, this extension will relocate the current on-street section of the John Barfield
Trail to the adjacent Oncor easement resulting in a safer connection by
keeping users in a dedicated pedestrian trail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills hereby finds that the
recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this
Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills hereby authorizes and
approves the submission of the application and acceptance if awarded for
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant for the
John Barfield Trail Spring Oak Extension, Grant#REC-2026-City of NRH-
00043 effective October 1, 2026.
SECTION 3. The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees to provide 20% of the total
project for the required match funding.
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SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills designates Adrien
Pekurney, Director of Parks and Recreation, as the grantee's authorized
official, with the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the
funding request on behalf of the applicant agency.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills agrees that the loss or
misuse of TPWD funds or failure to comply with all TPWD award
requirements may result in suspension or termination of award funds, the
repayment of award funds, and/or other remedies available by law.
SECTION 6. All Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby
amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 7. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of January, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley A. A erle, City Attorney
APPROV D AS TO C ENT:
A ri Pekurney, irector of Parks d Recreation
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