HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-01-R Resolution No&tq—c� —v I
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION MATCHING
GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM
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 an Outdoor Recreation Matching Grant from the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism; 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 within the Outdoor
Recreation Matching Grant Application Guide 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 for the City of Batesville, Arkansas.
U
Passed this I l- day of , 2019.
APPROVED:
yor City ClerkJ