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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07-01-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 such <br /> 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 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 <br /> 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. <br /> PASSED this 8TH day of July, 2025. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> ATTEST: Rick El au or <br /> AAW <br /> essica Davis, ity Jerk <br />