6362 RESOLUTION 6 , 362
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK , ARKANSAS TO PREPARE AN
APPLICATION FOR REQUESTING FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
ALONG THE ARKANSAS RIVER FRONTAGE
BETWEEN THE MAIN STREET AND BROADWAY
STREET BRIDGES .
WHEREAS , the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock ,
Arkansas is entrusted to promote the health and wellbeing of
its residents ; and
WHEREAS , the Arkansas River Bank in downtown Little Rock
is currently a negative influence on the physical and cultural
wellbeing of the downtown area ; and
WHEREAS , lands along the river have been purchased for a
metropolitan park and it is the opinion of the City Board of
Directors that a metropolitan park is the highest and best use
of this property for the public ; and
WHEREAS , a metropolitan park will provide safe public access
and enjoyment of the river , conserve energy by providing recrea-
tional opportunities in the central city , and act as a catalyst
in promoting and encouraging quality redevelopment projects in
and around downtown ; and
WHEREAS , in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop
and improve the site for a metropolitan park , it is necessary
to obtain a grant from the appropriate agency of the United
States Government ; and
WHEREAS , the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock
Arkansas has reviewed and is supportive of the Riverfront Park
project , and will provide the local portion of the development
cost of the entire project , and said park shall be dedicated and
maintained perpetually as a recreation facility .
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK , ARKANSAS :
That the City Manager , or other persons acting under his
direction , are hereby authorized to make application through
the Arkansas Department of Local Services , to the Heritage ,
Conservation and Recreation Service , U . S . Department of the
Interior , for assistance to develop recreational facilities
for the City , therefore , such application to be submitted as
expeditiously as possible .
ADOPTED : June 17 , 1980
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ATTEST : ( �f APPROVED : sG�
CI( CLERK 0 MAYO
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