File #: RES-07:48    Version: 2 Name: Conveyance of amenities from Rotary Clubs to City of Jonesboro
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/9/2007 In control: Public Services Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/1/2007
Title: A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE AMENITIES OF ROTARY CENTENNIAL PARK
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation
Indexes: Property purchase - real
Attachments: 1. Rotary Park Quick Claim Deed
Related files: MIN-07:014, PD-065

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A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE AMENITIES OF ROTARY CENTENNIAL PARK

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WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Jonesboro, the University Rotary Club and the Rotary Club Metro have completed construction of Rotary Centennial Park located at Rotary Way in Craighead Forest Park; and

 

WHEREAS, the restroom facilities were constructed with in-kind donations from numerous Jonesboro businesses and contractors; and

 

WHEREAS, the three Rotary Clubs of Jonesboro would like to convey the restroom facilities and amenities at Rotary Centennial Park to the City of Jonesboro; and

 

WHEREAS, Rotary Centennial Park has become a cornerstone to the revitalization of Craighead Forest Park; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro would like to thank the Rotary Clubs of Jonesboro for their vision and hard work in creating Rotary Centennial Park;

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro would like to thank all of the Jonesboro community members and businesses who donated time, materials and money to create Rotary Centennial Park;

 

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

 

Section 1: The City of Jonesboro shall accept conveyance of the restroom facilities at Rotary Centennial Park from the Rotary Club of Jonesboro, The University Rotary Club and the Rotary Club Metro

 

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 conveyance of this property

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of May, 2007.