HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-01-R RESOLUTION NO. / - &-0/-/?
WHEREAS, The City of Batesville, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes
to seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and/or improve the site for such a
recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price therefore has
been established; and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding
agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained in the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual including, but not limited to the following: the park
area defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in
outdoor recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with
matching grant funds, and ; all present and future overhead utility lines within the project
boundary must be routed away or placed underground and; the project area must remain open
and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be
reserved for special events, league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased, or assigned for
exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and
healthful manner.
The Batesville City Council is well aware and apprised of the above mentioned project, and will
provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Batesville, Arkansas that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for
assistance to develop recreational facilities in Batesville located at the Terry Sims Diamond
Sports Complex (3033 East Main Street) in Batesville for the City of Batesville; therefore such
application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
Passed this 13th day of June, 2016.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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City Clerk