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RESOLUTION NO. <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 seek <br />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 <br />Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism; and <br />WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price, therefore, has <br />been established; and <br />WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding <br />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 <br />park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in <br />outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with <br />matching grant funds; all present and future overhead utility lines within the project boundary <br />must be routed away or placed underground; the project area must remain open and available for <br />use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special <br />events, league play, etc., but cannot be reserved, leased, or assigned for exclusive use, and the <br />project area must be 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 and will <br />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, that <br />the Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks, <br />Heritage and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities. <br />PASSED this day of June 2024. <br />APPROVED: <br />Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Denise M. Johnston, City Clerk <br />