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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR 2020 OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP (ORLP)
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program; and,
WHEREAS, the 2020 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program is funded at 50% Department of Interior and a 50% local match is required; and,
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department is seeking funding for $2 million of which $1 million is federally funded and $1 million is a local match. The first phase of the east side park will be to acquire 40+ acres of land, build a playground, a parking lot, a restroom facility and cross country trail.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas supports the submission of the Department of Interior, National Park Service to submit the 2020 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant for $2 million for land acquisition, construction of a new community center with park amenities.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.
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 federal grant.