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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM MATCHING GRANT FOR FY2024
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2024 Matching Grants program; and
WHEREAS, the program is funded by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and requires a 50% local match; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $231,601.81 and the City of Jonesboro is requesting $115,800.90 in state funding and will provide a local match of $115,800.91; and
WHEREAS, the grant is earmarked for the construction of four (4) pickleball courts at the Earl Bell Community Center.
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 2024 grant application to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to construct pickleball courts at the Earl Bell Community Center.
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; and
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to submit all necessary documents for this grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2023.