HomeMy WebLinkAbout16089 1 RESOLUTION NO. 16,089
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3 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF
4 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO UTILIZE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT
5 OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM OUTDOOR RECREATION
6 GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY
7 MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS,
8 AGREEMENTS, AND CONTRACTS FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION; AND
9 FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, ("City") acknowledges that 2024 Grant Funds are
12 available from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grants
13 Program;and,
14 WHEREAS,the City further acknowledges that funds are available for this grant project on a"dollar-
15 for-dollar" match basis, and that the City shall provide Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars
16 ($247,000.00); and,
17 WHEREAS, the grant project will develop of one(1)pavilion, shade structures, free standing fitness
18 equipment and turf surfacing and concrete sidewalks outside of Southwest Community Center; and,
19 WHEREAS, matching funds in the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars
20 ($247,000.00) will be provided from the Grant Match Account No. 108129 SIOG061, appropriated for
21 Fiscal Year 2023;and,
22 WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded,the City will be required to maintain the space as recreation space
23 in perpetuity,remain open and available at all reasonable times of the day and year,and ensure future utility
24 lines are underground.
25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
26 OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS:
27 Section 1. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock states its desire participate in the use of
28 grant funding in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project.
29 Section 2. The Mayor and City Manager and any other necessary City employees are hereby authorized
30 and directed to execute any and all appropriate applications,agreements and contracts necessary to expedite
31 the construction and renovation of the above stated project.
32 Section 3. The Board of Directors authorizes the City Manager to apply for, and the Arkansas
33 Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to initiate action to implement this project.
34 Section 4. Funding for the Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($247,000.00) matching
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1 funds are available in the Grant Match Account No. 108129 SI OG061,appropriated for Fiscal Year 2023.
2 Section 5. Severability. In the event any title, subtitle, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
3 subparagraph,item,sentence,clause,phrase,or work of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid
4 or unconstitutional,such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the resolution
5 which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or
6 unconstitutional was not originally a part of this resolution.
7 Section 6. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same that are inconsistent with the
8 provisions of this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
9 ADOPTED: September 5,2023
10 ATT fi • APPROVED:
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13 ' san ng City Clerk rank Scott,Jr.,Mayor
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17 Thomas M.Carpenter,City Attor •
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