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A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE FY2017 CREATIVE PLACEMAKING INVESTMENT GRANT THROUGH THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY (DRA)
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WHEREAS, letters of intent and proposals are now accepted for the FY2017 Creative Placemaking Investment Grant; and
WHEREAS, the FY2017 Creative Placemaking Investment Grant is funded at 50% by the DRA and 50% of local match will be provided by the Jonesboro Rotary Club for a duration of 12 months; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking federal funding of $30,000 for the revitalization of the space across from the Forum as an arts and cultural park with the assistance of The Foundation of Arts for Northeast Arkansas, Jonesboro Rotary Club and the Downtown Jonesboro Association.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the FY2017 Creative Placemaking Investment proposal to the Delta Regional Authority for the construction of an arts and cultural park across from the Forum.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documentation to complete this application process.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of July, 2017.