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0633 000028 RESOLUTION NO. 633 ( #12 - 2009) A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WOOTEN ROAD AND INTERSTATE 440 FOR THE NEW STATE FAIRGROUNDS LOCATION; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville has learned that the State Fair Grounds Board is seeking a site for development of a new and centrally located Fair Grounds for the Central Arkansas area. As a result, Jacksonville believes it has a well- suited and appropriate location worthy of serious consideration by the Board in its selection process; and, WHEREAS, the Jacksonville City Council recommends use of an over Four Hundred (400) acre site at the Southeast corner of Wooten Road and Interstate 440. The City believes that this site satisfies all criteria currently being sought by the Board, as it provides a central location with multiple thoroughfare access for greater traffic control and planning, has unlimited potential for open development of a user friendly and safe State Fairgrounds environment, carries advantages in potential site development through assistance and enticements with development costs by and through the City of Jacksonville and willing entities with possible land acquisition and coordination, planning, and ultimate site development, and the site is perfect for creation and design of a water feature (as desired by the Board). 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, expresses its complete support for the selection and creation of a new State Fairgrounds at the Southeast corner of Wooten Road and Interstate 440 in our community. It is the City Council's belief that such a potential Fairgrounds site at that designated location serves all purposes of the State Fairgrounds Board and Site Selection Committee, can provide great enhancement for use both as a State Fairgrounds and also to all of the Jacksonville community through providing an enhanced and improved educational facility(ies) and opportunities for our community's youth and the enhancement of our City. SECTION TWO: Any and all other Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.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 \\ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. 0 ACKSONVILLE, A NSAS elb pHEJ OR ATTEST: Via►_. _ . IV \ // F a W I � I�Or, �►�i� ��,��. i . ®_ arS, RO : ERT E.: ' OR ..