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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2025 OUTDOOR RECREATION MATCHING GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks to develop Allen Park by upgrading its playground with all-inclusive play equipment and other amenities and wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and,
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and improve Allen Park’s facilities and amenities, it is necessary to obtain an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and,
WHEREAS, the plans for this recreation area has been prepared and the price therefore has been established; and,
WHEREAS, the City request $190,000 in grant funding with a 100% local match of $190,000 for a total project cost of $380,000; and,
WHEREAS, Jonesboro 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; 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 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 CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the FY2025 Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant application to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for all-inclusive playground equipment and other amenities at Allen Park.
SECTION 2: 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 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 grant.
SECTION 4: The City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all agreements and contracts regarding any future award of the Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 2024.