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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2016 PARKS AND TOURISM TRAILS FOR LIFE GRANT
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas recognizes the need to provide public recreation facilities for its local citizens and visitors; and
Whereas, the City wishes to apply for the Trails for Life Grant funds through the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to develop a health and fitness project at the CWL Park in the West End Neighborhood by adding 700 feet of sidewalk for purposes of connecting existing sidewalk at the park; and
Whereas, the Mayor and the City Council understands that if granted funds for park development, they must provide land, by ownership, to develop the facilities on; and
Whereas, the project is estimated to cost $39,000 and will be 100% federally funded; and
Whereas, Jonesboro, Arkansas will agree to provide the necessary resources to maintain this park and facilities for a period of 15 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to submit an application for grant funding to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2015.