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RESOLUTION NO. 11, 118
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK PARKS AND RECREATION'S
CONSTRUCTION OF REBSAMEN PARKWAY
PEDESTRIAN / BIKE TRAIL.
WHEREAS, Little Rock, Arkansas Parks seeks to improve the recreation facilities
and wishes to construct a new pedestrian / bike trail along Rebsamen Parkway; and
WHEREAS, In order to construct said pedestrian / bike trail, it is necessary to
enter into a contract with the low bidder, Township builders, Inc.
WHEREAS, the plans have been prepared, the projected bidded with a
responsible low bidder established, the funds are in place, and
WHEREAS, this governing body understands that the City of Little Rock will
enter into a contract with Township Builders, Inc. for the amount of $400K. The funds
are being provided by the Arkansas State Highway Department via a TEA 21 grant from
the Federal Government. The 20% matching grant is being supplied by Little Rock
Parks and Recreation.
Little Rock Parks and Recreation is managing the construction on the above
mentioned project.
This project is part of an ongoing effort to provide alternative transportation to the
citizens of Little Rock, and it's visitors. Developing a citywide trail system is a priority of
the recently adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan as well as a directive of the
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LITTLE ROCK CITY BOARD
OF DIRECTORS:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Township
Builders. Inc. to construct the Rebsamen Parkway Pedestrian / Bil(e Trail.
ADOPTED: September 4, 2001
NANCY WO D
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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THOMAS M. CARPENTER
CITY ATTORNEY
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