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RESOLUTION Na. <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING <br /> THE MAYOR OF BATESVILLE <br /> TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION <br /> TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS <br /> AND TOURISM. <br /> WHEREAS, Batesville, Arkansas, seeks to improve the recreation facilities and <br /> wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and <br /> WHEREAS, in order to obtain funds necessary to develop and/or improve the site <br /> for such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from the <br /> Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program;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 <br /> into a binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures <br /> contained in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual including,but not <br /> limited to,the following: The park area defined by the project boundary map, submitted <br /> in the application,must remain in outdoor recreation use in perpetuity,regardless if the <br /> property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all present and future <br /> overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be routed away or placed <br /> 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, <br /> 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 <br /> project 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, <br /> Arkansas,that the Mayor is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas <br /> Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the <br /> city; therefore, such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. <br /> PASSED this day of , 2009. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> 1 <br /> 4 Mayor City Clerk <br />