File #: RES-13:134    Version: 1 Name: Grant funding for sidewalk connection from HDC to Miracle League Field
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/19/2013 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/17/2013
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT A SIDEWALK CONNECTION FROM THE JONESBORO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S TRACK TO THE MIRACLE LEAGUE COMPLEX
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. Engineering letter (HKB) Miracle League
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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT A SIDEWALK CONNECTION FROM THE JONESBORO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER'S TRACK TO THE MIRACLE LEAGUE COMPLEX
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas recognizes the need to provide public recreation facilities for its' local citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Human Development Center wishes to apply for Trails for Life grant funds through the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to develop a Health and Fitness project at the following park or location: 4701 Colony Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council understands that if granted funds for park development, they must provide land, by lease or ownership, to develop the facilities on; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will sign a contract agreeing to provide the necessary resources to maintain this park and facilities for a period of 15 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to submit an application for grant funding to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of September, 2013.