0603 RESOLUTION NO. 603 ( #4 - 07)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL AID MONIES; AND,
PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville, through its Parks and Recreation
Department, applied for funding through the Arkansas Recreational Trails
Program to develop or improve the Stonewall Park Walking /Jogging Trail;
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville understands that Federal Aid Funds
are available for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be
accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement.
As such, the City is willing and able to accomplish the necessary expenditures
and work required and to commit to provide the required Twenty Percent
(20 %) of the total project costs;
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville understands that there will be no
reimbursement for any work accomplished prior to the issuance by the
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department of an official Notice
to Proceed; and,
WHEREAS, this Project, using federal funding, will be open and
available for use by the general public and maintained by the City through its
Parks and Recreation Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THECITYOFJACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE The City of Jacksonville will participate in
accordance with its designated obligations and responsibilities, including
maintenance of this project.
SECTION TWO: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and documents necessary
to expedite the construction of the above stated project.
SECTION THREE: The City Council pledges its full support and
hereby authorizes the appropriate City of Jacksonville officials and employees
to initiate action to implement this project.
SECTION FOUR: Any and all other Resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION FIVE :: This Resolution shall be in force and effect from
and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS L DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2007.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ARKANSAS
TOMMY SWAIM, 4 0 0. ST: -
SUSAN DA , Cr CLERK ° •
RO; ERT E. B ATTO' EY