File #: RES-08:169    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Filed
File created: 9/19/2008 In control: Public Services Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/6/2008
Title: A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH EXPERIENCE WORKS FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE OPERATION OF THE E. BOONE WATSON CENTER
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation
Indexes: Contract
Attachments: 1. Experience Works 2008-2013 Agreement 6-17-2008
Related files: MIN-08:231

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A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT WITH EXPERIENCE WORKS FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE OPERATION OF THE E. BOONE WATSON CENTER

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WHEREAS, Experience Works is an Arkansas not for profit organization created to improve the lives of older people through employment, community service and training; and

 

WHEREAS, the City is the owner of that certain public facilities known as the "E. Boone Watson Center", and;

 

WHEREAS, the City does not have the funds to staff the facilities for regular operating hours; and

 

WHEREAS, Experience Works is seeking a public facility for offices and is willing to aid in managing the facilities as part of its day to day operations; and

 

WHEREAS, Experience Works and the City agree that a contract between the two organizations to operate the facilities is mutually beneficial;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

 

Section 1: The City of Jonesboro shall contract with Experience Works to assist in the operation of the E. Boone Watson Center. (See Exhibit A)

 

Section 2: The Mayor, Doug Formon and the City Clerk, Donna Jackson are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the agreement.