HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-01-R RESOLUTION NO.=3- '-R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF BATESVILLE TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND 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, 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 of Batesville.
PASSED this 15 day of , 2023.
APPROVED:
Rick Elu
ATTEST:
f lAn- C -
Denise Johnston, C' er