HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-01-R RESOLUTION NO.
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 50150 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; all present and future overhead utility lines within the project boundary
must be routed away or placed underground; 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 to be submitted as expediently as possible.
PASSED this day of 51999.
APPROVED:
ayor City Clerk