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RESOLUTION NO. 8,717
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE 15
ACRES OF LAND AT GILLAM PARK TO
P.A.R.K., INC. FOR THE PURPOSES OF
DEVELOPING A RECREATION AND
EDUCATION FACILITY FOR AT -RISK
YOUTH.
WHEREAS, P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids) has
been conceived by Philadelphia Eagles football star Keith
Jackson as a recreation and educational facility for at -risk
youth in Little Rock, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock endorses P.A.R.K.'s
objectives of providing a safe haven and meaningful
opportunities for success for at -risk youth; and
WHEREAS, these objectives are compatible and consistent
with the City's efforts to provide recreational, educational,
and motivational youth programs to reduce juvenile crime and
violence and promote positive outcomes for youth; and
WHEREAS, approximately 15 acres of suitable land at Gillam
Park has been identified in discussions with Little Rock Parks
and Recreation staff as appropriate and available for P.A.R.K.
purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Board of Directors to
lease 15 acres of land at Gillam Park to P.A.R.K., Inc.,
pursuant to a long term lease, contingent upon P.A.R.K.
obtaining the funding necessary for a program designed to
provide recreational, educational, and motivational programs and
to provide a safe haven for City juveniles.
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ADOPTED: June 2, 1992
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