HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-02-R RESOLUTION # �Oo2L[-Od1- 0Co _e
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR ELUMBAUGH TO APPLY FOR GREAT
STRIDES/TRAILS FOR LIFE GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville wishes to apply for Great Strides/Trails for Life grant funds
through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to develop a smoke-free
public trail extending from the intersection of Southerland Dr. and Ramsey St. along
Southerland Dr.; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council understands that if granted funds for park development,
they must provide land, by lease or ownership, on which to develop park facilities; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville, Arkansas will sign a contract agreeing to provide the necessary
resources to maintain this park and facilities for a period of 25 years;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS THAT;
SECTION 1. Mayor Elumbaugh is authorized to submit an application for grant funding to the
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to develop a public trail.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27`h day of August, 2024.
APPROVED
Rick Elum , yor
ATTEST:
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Denise Johnston, City CIdW