HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-01-R RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IVIAZ'OR OF BATESVILLE TO SU10/11T AN
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTT\4ENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE ANI) TOURISM.
WHEREAS, Batesville, Arkansas, seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes to
seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS; in order to obtain 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 in 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; 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.
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, ICE 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 of Batesville.
PASSED this /P�4day of , 2022.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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