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0702000160 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 SECTION TWO: Any and all other Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.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) Page Two APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OFA UGUST, 2013, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS Y. ATTEST,• 0001CI