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ORDINANCE NO 13,069
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE OZARKS
REGIONAL COMMISSION FOR TITLE X ASSISTANCE
UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1965 FOR FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE
UPGRADING AND IMPROVING OF CERTAIN AREAS IN
WAR MEMORIAL PARK; APPROPRIATING FUNDS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the United States of America is making funds
available to municipalities in certain areas, on a matching
basis, for the purpose of stimulating employment and making
improvements in public facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Little Rock
to participate in the project and receive the benefits thereof
in the form of grants -in -aid for the redevelopment and upgrading
of certain areas in War Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, War Memorial Park is used and enjoyed by persons
of all ages, of all economic backgrounds and from within and
outside the State of Arkansas.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to make application to the OzarlB Regional Commission
for grants -in -aid, totaling $125,000.00, $25,000.00 of which
shall be the City's local matching share, to be provided in
cash and work force labor in equal shares. The City of Little
Rock guarantees that it will successfully complete the project
in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the said Commission
and the United States Department of Commerce.
SECTION 2. The City further resolves that it will pay all
accounts due and will complete the construction within the amount
of the approved construction line item, plus such change orders
as are approved by the Commission, and the City will provide any
additional funds needed to successfully complete the project in
a timely manner.
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SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Little
Rock, any and all instruments pertaining to the said appli-
cation which may be necessary for the purposes described
herein.
SECTION 4. The sum of $12,500.00 is hereby appropriated
from the unappropriated balance of the City's General Fund
as the City's Cash Share for this said project.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage.
PASSED: July 15, 1975
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Cler Assistant Mayor