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EXHIBIT A LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GENERAL PROVISIONS Revised February 2008 Definitions A. The term "Department" as used herein means the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department or any representative delegated authority to act on behalf of the Department. B. The term "Project" as used herein means a single project which is the subject of this project agreement. C. The term "Sponsor" as used herein means the political subdivision which is party to the project agreement. D. The term "LPGP" as used herein means the Local Park Grant Program. E. The term "LWCF" as used herein means the Land and Water Conservation Fund. F. The term "Manual" as used herein means the Local Park Grant Programs Manual. II. Continuing Assurances A. The parties to the project agreement specifically recognize that receipt of program assistance creates an obligation to maintain the property described in the project agreement consistent with the Manual, and the following requirements: B. The sponsor agrees that the property described in the protect agreement and in the dated project boundary map made part of that agreement is being acquired or developed with program assistance, and that it shall not be converted to other than public recreation use but shall be maintained in public recreation in perpetuity, or for the term of the lease in the case of leased property. C. The sponsor agrees that the benefit to be derived by the State of Texas from the full compliance by the sponsor with the terms of this agreement is the preservation, protection, and the net increase in the quality of public recreation facilities and resources which are available to the people of the State, and such benefit exceeds to an immeasurable and unascertainable extent the amount of money furnished by the State by way of assistance under the terms of this agreement. D. The sponsor agrees that the property and facilities described in the project agreement shall be operated and maintained as prescribed by the Retention, Operation & Maintenance Responsibilities guidelines of the Manual. E. The sponsor agrees that a permanent record shall be kept and available for public inspection to the effect that the property described in the scope of the project agreement, and the dated project boundary map made part of that agreement, has been acquired or developed with program assistance and that it cannot be converted to other than public recreation use. F. Nondiscrimination The sponsor shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which in part, 1. prohibits discriminatory employment practices resulting in unequal treatment of persons who are or should be benefiting from the grant-aided facility. 2. prohibits discriminating against any person on the basis of residence. III. Project Assurances A. Applicable Circulars The State shall comply with applicable regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements including State Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act of 1981 (Revised 2122190), Federal Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-102 (Uniform administration requirements for grants-in-aid to State and Local governments), OMB A-87 (Cost principles applicable to grants and contracts with State and Local governments), and TRACS (Texas Review and Comment System) as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of State funds for grant assisted projects.