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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO TO SUBMIT FOR THE FY 2018 OUTDOOR RECREATION MATCHING GRANT
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WHEREAS, City of Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks to add a new recreational facility and wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to install a pumptrack course, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism’s Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the plans for said recreation area has been prepared and the price therefore has been established at $197,931 of which $98,966 is local match; and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual including, but not limited to the following; the park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all present and future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be routed away or placed underground; and
WHEREAS, the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful manner; and
WHEREAS, City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
Section 1: The Mayor, Harold Perrin and City Clerk, Donna Jackson are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the appl...
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