File #: RES-12:118    Version: 1 Name: Authorizing application for Walmart Foundation grant
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/10/2012 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 7/17/2012
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL GIVING PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE WALMART FOUNDATION.
Sponsors: Grants
Indexes: Grant

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL GIVING PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE WALMART FOUNDATION.

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Whereas, the National Giving Program is a $250,000 grant that will be utilized to support the Miracle League Project at Southside Ball Park; and

 

Whereas, the grant requires no match from the City;

 

Therefore, Be it resolved by City Council of the City of Jonesboro that:

 

Section1: The City of Jonesboro Grants Department will apply for the National Giving Program Grant for $250,000; 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.