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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A FY26 MATCHING GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Parks & Recreation Department states that the all-inclusive playground at Craighead Forest Park is 20 years old and needs to be renovated; and,
WHEREAS, the project is estimated to cost $500,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to partially fund the project by requesting a $250,000 Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro understands that to qualify for the grant it must pledge to match the grant award dollar for dollar and invest $250,000 in the project.
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained within the Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide, including, but not limited to, the following; the park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted with the application, must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be 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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JONESBORO CITY COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro City Council authorizes the Grants and Community Development department to apply for a FY26 Matching Grant to partially fund the renovation of the all-inclusive playground at Craighead Forest Park.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council to execute all necessary documents necessary to effectuate the application.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025.