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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2023 AMERICORPS VISTA PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL CORPORATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 AmeriCorps VISTA grant program; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $66,882, and the City of Jonesboro is requesting $53,483 in AmeriCorps VISTA funding and will provide a local match of $13,399; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will cover the living allowance for one (1) VISTA member and AmeriCorps will cover the living allowance for two (2) VISTA members, as well as all three (3) members’ associated benefits; and
WHEREAS, the three positions to be filled are Outreach Officer, Fundraising Specialist and Grant Writer; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the 2023 application to the AmeriCorps VISTA for three members to join the staff of the Grants and Community Development department; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application; and
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to submit all necessary documents for this grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023.