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RESOLUTION NO. 573 (#1 - 04)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION OF A
GRANT TO IMPROVE RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City seeks to improve community recreation facilities and
wishes to seek grant funding assistance to do so;
WHEREAS in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and /or
improve a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from
the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grant
Program;
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and
the associated costs established; and,
WHEREAS, this governing body understands that the Grantee (City) and
Grantor (State) will enter into a binding agreement which obligates both parties
to policies and procedures contained in the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Grants Manual. These policies and procedures include, but are not limited to,
the following: the park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted in
the application, must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless
if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds; all present and
future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be routed away
or placed underground; the project area must remain open and available for use
by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year, though said facilities
can be reserved for special events, league play, etc., but cannot be reserved,
leased, or assigned for exclusive use; and, the project area must be kept clean,
maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas,
hereby authorizes the Mayor to make application to the Arkansas Department
of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City
of Jacksonville. The City Council is well aware and apprised of the proposed
project and hereby agrees to provide the matching portion of development costs
necessary to complete said project. As such, the Council directs that said
application be submitted as quickly as possible.
SECTION TWO: Any and all other Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Resolution shall be in effect
from and after its date of passage.
APPROVED i t * VED D ) ` DAY OF JUNE, 2004.
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MAYOR TOMMY SWAIM
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