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RESOLUTION NO, 702 (#11- 2013)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
TOURISM OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT TO OBTAIN 50150 MATCHING
GRANT FUNDS FOR CREATION OF AN ARCHERY RANGE FOR THE CITY OF
JACKSONVILLE; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES,
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, recognizes the need to enhance
and improve the Shooting Range under construction by including development and
construction of an outdoor Archery Range at the facility as well. Because funds are
short, it is possible for the City's Parks & Recreation Department to submit an application
for a 50/50 Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for funds to construct said improvement; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council understand that, if granted funds for
development of an Archery Range, the Mayor and Council agree to provide the
necessary land upon which the Archery Facility(ies) will be developed, that said lands
will meet all relevant specifications and requirements for an Archery Range, and that the
City will provide the matching monies needed for the development of such a facility(ies).
Further, if awarded such a grant, the City will commit by contract to provide necessary
resources to maintain this Archery Range in perpetuity, that the City will maintain and
operate such in a clean, safe and healthful manner, and that the facility(ies) will be
available for use by the Public at all reasonable times at reasonable rates except for
limited periods of reserved events, league play, and maintenance needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OFJACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE; The Mayor and/or his designee is/are hereby
authorized to submit a grant application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism on behalf of the City of Jacksonville for a 50/50 Matching Grant for the creation
and development of an Archery Range as part of the City's Shooting Range currently
under construction on Graham Road.
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are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.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.
Resolution No, 702 (#11 - 2013)
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OFA UGUST, 2013,
JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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