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RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE CITY
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities in its City and desires to have federal assistance where possible, and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and improve the site for such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a grant from the appropriate agency of the United States Government; and
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price therefore has been established; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas is well aware and apprised of the above mentioned project, and that Jonesboro, Arkansas will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project, and that said recreation areas shall be dedicated and maintained perpetually as a recreation facility:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas that the Mayor is hereby authorized to make application through the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, to the National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City; therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
Passed this 4TH day of August, 1997.