HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-01-RResolution No. -- C -2 - 0 (-- I?
Resolution Title: Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Matching Grant Program
Riverside Park Pedestrian Bridge Project
WHEREAS, 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, Heritage 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 with the application, must remain in outdoor recreation use in
perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all future
overhead utility lines within the project boundary must be 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.
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, Heritage and Tourism for
assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City. /
Passed this f day of , 2021.
APPROVED
Mayor Clerk