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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2013 OUTDOOR RECREATION 50/50 MATCH GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM.
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Whereas, the 2013 Outdoor Recreation 50/50 match grant is a $500,000 grant that will be utilized to fund the Miracle League project at Southside Ball Park; and
Whereas, said grant is 50% federally funded and 50% local match; and
Whereas, the local match will be funded through other grants from private foundations, local business cash donations, and in-kind support of donated labor and materials.
Therefore, be it resolved by City Council of the City of Jonesboro that:
Section1: The City of Jonesboro Grants Department will apply for the 2013 Outdoor Recreation 50/50 match grant program where the 50% local match will be funded by private grants, and cash and in-kind donations from the local business community; and
Section 2: If the City of Jonesboro is awarded said grant, the Grants Department will return to Council for approval of said grant agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of July, 2012.