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A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE UNDER THE 2012 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM’S OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes to seek 2012 grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and /or improve Jonesboro Parks, 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 such recreation areas have been prepared and the $250,000 provided by the State of Arkansas will be matched by the City of Jonesboro with $250,000 and shall be included in the 2012 budget; 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; 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. The 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 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
Section 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Park and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities in Southside Ballpark and Craighead Forrest Park for the City; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of August, 2011.