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Resolution No&tq—c� —v I <br /> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION MATCHING <br /> GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM <br /> WHEREAS,The City of Batesville, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes <br /> to seek grant funding assistance; and <br /> WHEREAS, in order to obtain the 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 Arkansas <br /> Department of Parks 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 within the Outdoor <br /> Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide including, but not limited to the following: the park area <br /> defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor recreation <br /> use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds, and ; all <br /> present and future 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 all <br /> reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc. but <br /> cannot be reserved, leased, or assigned for exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, <br /> 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 the Mayor is <br /> hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance <br /> to develop recreational facilities for the City of Batesville, Arkansas. <br /> U <br /> Passed this I l- day of , 2019. <br /> APPROVED: <br /> yor City ClerkJ <br />