HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-02-R RESOLUTION NO.O DQ Y—06-CQ—g
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPLY TO THE ARKANSAS EPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND TOURISM FOR A 50/50 MATCHING GRANT THROUGH THE OUT= RECREATION GRANT
PROGRAM
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: t, e 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 grz nt 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 1he public at all
reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special everts, 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 North Complex Ball Park(3033 East Main
Street) in Batesville for the City of Batesville; therefore such application shall be submitted as
expediently as possible. l
Passed this � 7 AL day of 2014.
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APPROVED: AJ
Mayo
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ATTEST: ti
City Clerk