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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM FOR THE FY 2018 OUTDOOR RECREATION MATCHING GRANT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the FY 2018 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant in the amount of $197,930 of which $98,965.00 are federal-aid funds (50%); and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will match the federal-aid funds with $98,965 in local funds (50%); and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will accept all accounting, reporting, and project responsibilities for said grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will use said funds to install a pumptrack course at the Craighead Forest Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into agreement with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for the FY 2018 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant in the amount of $197,930; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor, City Clerk, and the City Attorney are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this contractual agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of January, 2018.