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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DISPOSITION OF LAND IN THE BONO AREA OWNED BY THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION THAT WAS DESIGNATED AS THE “BONO LAKE PROJECT”
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WHEREAS, Land was purchased for the purpose of a watershed lake project that would ultimately provide both flood relief and recreational facilities for the people of Craighead County when completed; this project to be known as The Bono Lake Project; and
WHEREAS, Due to several unforeseen events, federal funding is no longer available at this time for assistance in bringing this project to completion and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has made the decision to sell this property located in the rural area of Bono, in Craighead County.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro that:
Sec. 1: The City of Jonesboro would respectfully request that this land, or any part of the land in question not be offered for sale for a period of no less than ten (10) years from the current date, in order that the opportunity for federal funds or other funding options may become available in the future for this worthwhile project.
Sec. 2: The City of Jonesboro recognizes the tremendous benefit of the Bono Lake Project to provide recreational activities for its citizens and the additional benefit of safety for its citizens and neighbors by flood control. Further, the Jonesboro City Council encourages the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to assist in securing funding for the project from the State of Arkansas, U.S. army Corps of Engineers, or other agencies able to assist in the funding process.
Passed on this 6th day of February, 2007.