0793RESOLUTION NO. 793 (04-2020)
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND
TOURISM FOR ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE.
WHEREAS, Jacksonville, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes to seek
grant funding assistance; and,
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and/or improve the site for such a
recreation area, it is necessary to obtain an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and,
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price therefore has
been established; and,
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding
agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained within the Outdoor
Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide, including, but not limited to, the following: the
park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted with the application, must remain in
outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with
matching grant funds and; all future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be
placed underground and; the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at
all reasonable times of the day and year; 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 sage and healthful manner.
WHEREAS, City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project, and will
provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational
facilities for the City of Jacksonville.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS ON THIS 21sT DAY OF MAY, 2020.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TO FORM:
FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY