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RESOLUTION NO.=3- '-R <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF BATESVILLE TO SUBMIT AN <br /> APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND 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 <br /> such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the <br /> Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and <br /> WHEREAS,the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price, <br /> therefore,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 <br /> Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide including, but not limited to, the <br /> following: The park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must <br /> remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed <br /> with matching grant funds; all future overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be <br /> placed underground and the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at <br /> all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, <br /> etc., but cannot be reserved, leased, or assigned for exclusive use, and the project area must be <br /> kept clean,maintained and operated in a safe and healthful manner. <br /> The Batesville City Council is well aware and apprised of the above-mentioned project <br /> and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE 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 15 day of , 2023. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> Rick Elu <br /> ATTEST: <br /> f lAn- C - <br /> Denise Johnston, C' er <br />