titleRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2025 SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH GRANT FROM THE BLUE AND YOU FOUNDATION
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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 recently adopted a Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plan that prioritizes capital investments to ensure park spaces are inclusive for residents of all abilities; andWHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks grant funding from the Blue and You Foundation in the amount of $209,318 to be utilized in the construction and installation of new inclusive playground equipment at the University Lions Playground at Northside Park; and 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 FY2025 Social Determinants of Health Grant from the Blue and You Foundation.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.SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this grant.SECTION 4: The City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all agreements and contracts regarding any future grant award.PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.