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RESOLUTION <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IVIAZ'OR OF BATESVILLE TO SU10/11T AN <br /> APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTT\4ENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE ANI) TOURISM. <br /> WHEREAS, Batesville, Arkansas, seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes to <br /> seek grant funding assistance; and <br /> WHEREAS; in order to obtain funds necessary to develop and/or improve the site for such a <br /> recreation area, it is necessary to obtain an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the Arkansas <br /> Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and <br /> WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price, therefore, <br /> has been established; and <br /> WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a <br /> binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained in the Outdoor <br /> Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide including, but not limited to, the following: The park <br /> area defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor <br /> recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant <br /> funds; all future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be placed underground and <br /> the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the <br /> day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc., but cannot be reserved, <br /> leased, or assigned for exclusive use, and the project area must be kept clean, maintained and <br /> operated in a safe and healthful manner. <br /> The Batesville City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project and <br /> will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, ICE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Batesville, Arkansas, <br /> that the Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks, <br /> Heritage and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City of Batesville. <br /> PASSED this /P�4day of , 2022. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> C v� <br /> City Clerk <br /> , <br />