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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE 2018 GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the AARP Community Challenge grant; and
WHEREAS, the AARP Community Challenge grant is funded at 100% by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) with no local match required for quick-action projects that can help the community become more livable for persons 50 years and older by improving housing, transportation, public space, and other community elements that support great places for all people of all ages.
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding of up to $85,000 for an off-leash dog park on the vacant City of Jonesboro owned property located adjacent to the Earl Bell Community Center and Harlan Henry Senior Center. This assistance will provide funding for a long-requested space for citizens and their pets to participate in community life.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the 2018 application to the AARP Community Challenge grant for an off-leash dog park on vacant City of Jonesboro owned property located adjacent to the Earl Bell Community Center and Harlan Henry Senior Center.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this private funding program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of April, 2018.