HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-01-R RESOLUTION Na.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OF BATESVILLE
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
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 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: 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 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 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 and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the
city; therefore, such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
PASSED this day of , 2009.
APPROVED:
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4 Mayor City Clerk