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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO APPLY FOR A ARKANSAS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT
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WHEREAS, Jonesboro meets the eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a grant under the Arkansas Community Assistance Grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, has presented plans to construct the Union Street Park for the downtown area that consists of green space, a concrete area for multiple activities, and a walking area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro recognizes the need for the project, concurs its importance, and support the efforts to proceed with the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for the purpose of securing state grant funds in the amount of $50,000 to execute the proposed project described herein and to administer the grant funds.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.