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RESOLUTION NO. 11,165
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR LITTLE ROCK PARKS AND
RECREATION'S GRANT FOR A TOURISM FEASIBILITY STUDY.
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism for a grant for a tourism feasibility study.
WHEREAS, Little Rock, Arkansas seeks to improve tourism opportunities in
central Little Rock recreation facilities and wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop a feasibility study it
is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant form the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism's; 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 Grants Manual.
WHEREAS, the City Council is well aware and apprised of the above - mentioned
project, and will secure the local portion of the cost of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED BY THE LITTLE ROCK CITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: the City Manager is hereby authorized to make application to
the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop a feasibility study,
therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
ADOPTED: November 20, 2001
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPENT
CITY ATTORNEY
JIM DAILEY
MAYOR