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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2027 OUTDOOR RECREATION MATCHING GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks to improve recreation facilities and wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to enhance and expand playground facilities at Craighead Forest Park, it is necessary to obtain an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price of $999,980 with the city’s match totaling $499,990 therefore has been established; and
WHEREAS, Jonesboro City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project; and,
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained within the Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide, including, but not limited to, the following; the park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted with the application must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be placed underground and; the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased, or assigned for exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful manner.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
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