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RESOLUTION NO. 8,625
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LITTLE ROCK HOUSING
AUTHORITY EFFORTS TO SECURE A UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC
HOUSING YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM (YSP) GRANT.
Whereas, the City of Little Rock Parks and Recreation
Department recognizes the importance of providing
recreational programs and activities to youth which serve as
attractive alternatives to drugs and gangs in public housing
communities; and
Whereas, the Little Rock Housing Authority is desirous
of making application to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for a Public Housing Youth
Sports Program Grant; and
Whereas, this grant has been determined to be beneficial
to both the Little Rock Housing Authority operations and the
City of Little Rock and its residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is authorized to collaborate
with the Little Rock Housing Authority in its application to
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
for a Public Housing Youth Sports Grant.
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SECTION 2: The grant funds will be used to offer
positive recreational alternatives to the youth of Sunset
Terrace, Highland Park, Ameila B. Ives Homes, Joseph A.
Booker Homes, and Hollingsworth Grove.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED: January 7, 1992
ATTEST: /
ROBBIE HANCOCK
CITY CLERK
APP VED:
SHARON PRIEST
MAYOR
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