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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: 7/11/17
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Adam J. Saunders, Dept. Head, Civic Center Dept.
RE: Grant Application Permission(PR#19826)
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to
apply for a Texas Historical Commission Grant for Rose Hill Manor in the amount of
$13,800.00.
Background:
Rose Hill Manor is in need of much repair/restoration. The Texas Historical Commission has
small grants available with very specific guidelines for such repair/restoration needed at Rose
Hill Manor. The grant will be for $13,800.00 of work to be done on a chimney and other small
work to help stop moisture intrusion into the building. This is a reimbursable grant.
Budget Impact:
The payment is fully reimbursable and the account is 140-1405-551.59-00 M97908 (Hotel Occupancy
Tax fund)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the City Manager to apply for a Texas Historical
Commission Grant for Rose Hill Manor, as discussed and/or outline above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 19826
06/27/17 AJS
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY
FOR A TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION GRANT FOR ROSE HILL
MANOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,800.00, WITH FUNDS
REIMBURSABLE TO ACCOUNT 140-1405-551.59-00 M97908 (HOTEL
OCCUPANCY TAX FUND) .
WHEREAS, Rose Hill Manor is in need of repairs/restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Historical Commission has small grants available for such
repairs/restoration; and
WHEREAS, Rose Hill Manor is in the Civic Center Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of
Port Arthur that the Civic Center Department follow the guidelines set forth in the application for
repairs/restoration at Rose Hill Manor; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Texas
Historical Commission funds, City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Texas
Historical Commission in full.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for a Texas Historical
Commission Grant for Rose Hill Manor in the amount of$13,800.00, with funds reimbursable to
Account No. 140-1405-551.59-00 M979908 (Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund).
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. No. 19826
06/27/17 AJS
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of July, 2017, AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following Vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia Tizenoj City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager