HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-01-R RESOLUTION NUMBER 2022-02-01-R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT
MONIES FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville plans to construct city owned access roads and utilities in the
industrial park; and
WHEREAS,the United States of America has authorized the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic
Development Administration,to make grants to public bodies and private nonprofit organizations to aid
in financing the construction of specific projects; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville is located within the White River Planning and Development District
and with their assistance intends to apply for grant funds provided by U.S. Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Batesville will allow the Mayor to accept any grant monies
that the Economic Development Administration awards to the City of Batesville for the construction
project and be as the acting representative for the project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of Batesville,Arkansas supports the
City of Batesville construction project and encourages the application to the U.S. Department of
Commerce Economic Development Administration for funding assistance for the project.
PASSED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,2022.
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Rick Elumbaugh, ayor of Batesville
Attest:
Denise M. Johnston, ty Clerk
HISTORIC CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCILMEMBERS
TREASURr� 500 East Main Brittany Bennett,
"fhomas Bryant
Batesville,Arkansas 72501 Scott Fredricks
[ � 4 SAS,OLDEST Lbw Julie Hinkle
Phone 870-698-2400
Paige Hubbard
Rick F,lumbaugh, Mayor Fax 870-698-2406 Fred Krug
Denise,Johnston.City Clerk www.cityofbatesville.com Douglas Matthews
Timothy Meitren,City Attorney Chris Poole
March 8, 2022
Mr. Jorge Ayala, Regional Director
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Austin Regional Office
903 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 206
Austin Texas 78701-2450
Dear Mr. Ayala:
The City of Batesville, Arkansas held a public meeting on February 8, 2022 and discussed the
City of Batesville's application for improvements to be made to the industrial park. There were
no objections to the project and there is no known controversy that has resulted from the
application or the proposed project in the last 30 days.
Please find attached to this letter the meeting minutes from the meeting on February 8th as well
as articles posted in local publications.
If additional information is needed, please contact me at 870.698.2400 or Regan Miller at
870.793.5233
R Sincerell
Mayor, City of Batesville
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