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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY25 ARKANSAS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, recognizes the importance of providing public recreational facilities for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to make its new park in northeast Jonesboro a multi-use property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks funding from the Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program to construct a trail network and fishing pond on the recently purchased property behind Journey Church Jonesboro and Cornerstone United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, the City will request the maximum grant of $1,500,000, with a 20 percent local match of $300,000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council authorizes the Grants and Community Development Department to apply to the Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program for assistance in constructing a trail network and fishing pond at the new park in northeast Jonesboro.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council to execute all necessary documents required to effectuate the application.
SECTION 3: The City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all agreements and contracts regarding any future grant award.