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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPLY FOR THE 2016 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (GIF) FOR THE MIRACLE LEAGUE PARK THROUGH EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (EAPPD)
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas recognizes the need to provide public recreation facilities for its citizens and visitors throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for the 2016 General Improvement Funds through the East Arkansas Planning and Development District to request funds to provide a security system and addition funds for shade installation for the Pavilion in the Miracle League Park by offering a safe and secure facility for the citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council understands that if granted funds for the Miracle League Park, they must provide the land ownership for the park; and pay an administrative fee of 4% to the East Arkansas Planning and Development District equaling $292.41; and
WHEREAS, the Miracle League Project will cost $7,310.18 and it will be funded at 100% through the State of Arkansas General Improvement Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and submit the application into the East Arkansas Planning and Development District.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2016.