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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2012 COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION.
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Whereas, the 2012 Community Forestry Grant is a $7,500 grant that will be utilized to plant trees at Southside Softball Park; and
Whereas, the grant is 50% federally funded and 50% local match; and
Whereas, the local match will be provided through in-kind donations of trees and labor;
Therefore, be it resolved by City Council of the City of Jonesboro that:
Section1: The City of Jonesboro Grants Department will apply for the 2012 Community Forestry Grant for $7,500 where the 50% local match will be funded by in-kind donated trees and labor; and
Section 2: If the City of Jonesboro is awarded said grant, the Grants Department will return to Council for approval of said grant agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of July, 2012.