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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT THE 2021 OUTDOOOR RECREATION MATCHING GRANT AWARD FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas (“City”) desires to develop Union Street Park in Downtown Jonesboro for outdoor recreational facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City applied for a Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, and was approved for $100,000; and,
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price has been established; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas local match would be $100,000 for a total of $200,000 to complete the project; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires the grantee and grantor to 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: (a) 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 grant funds; (b) all present and future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be routed away or placed underground; (c) the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; (d) facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc., but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for exclusive use; and (e) the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful manner.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant.
SECTION 2: The Grants and Community Development Departm...
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