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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 2026 OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP (ORLP)
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program; and,
WHEREAS, the 2026 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 $1.61 million of which $805,000 is federally funded and $805,000 is a local match, which includes land donation, private donations, and city funds.
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department will be expanding Joe Mack Campbell Park with land acquisition and new park developments. The first phase of the expansion will be to acquire approximately 38 acres of land, build walking/biking trails around the park, an ADA accessible parking area, and the demolition of a residential structure on the new property. Future phases will include additional recreational facilities.
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro commits to using the aforementioned land and facilities for outdoor recreation in perpetuity, as defined by the boundary map submitted with the application, regardless if the property is bought or developed with grant funds.
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 2026 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant for $1.61 million for land acquisition and construction of new outdoor recreation facilities.
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 Grant...
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