0631 RESOLUTION NO. 631 ( #10 - 2009)
A RESOLUTION TO HELP IMPROVE RECREATION FACILITIES FOR THE CITIZENS OF
JACKSONVILLE AND TO SEEK GRANT FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR JACKSONVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department seeks to improve recreational
facilities within the City and wishes to seek grant funding assistance to do so;
WHEREAS, to obtain possible funds necessary to develop and /or improve recreational
facilities, 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 City Council understands and agrees that a binding agreement will
obligate both parties to certain policies and procedures contained in the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Grants Manual including, but not limited to, the following: the designated
park area must be defined by a project boundary map, submitted with the application, and said
property must remain outdoor recreational property in perpetuity, regardless of whether the
property is bought or developed with matching grant funds or not; all present and future utility
lines within the project boundary must be routed away from the property or placed
underground; the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at
reasonable times of operation; said facilities can be reserved for special events, league play,
and other limited uses, but will not be reserved, leased, or assigned for exclusive use by one
entity; and, the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and
. -- healthful manner; and,
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-
mentioned project, and the Council agrees to provide the necessary local portion of the
development cost of the entire project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 and /or his designated representative(s) to submit an Application for grant
funding to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism under the terms and conditions as
authorized above.
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repealed to the extent of said conflict.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 AND ADOPTED THIS ._ PL DAYOFAUGUST, 2009.
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