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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110969 0 RESOLUTION NO. 11,096 A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PARKS AND RECREATION'S LWCF GRANT FOR BOYLE PARK. WHEREAS, Little Rock, Arkansas Parks seeks to improve the recreation facilities and wishes to seek funding assistance; and WHEREAS, In order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and /or improve the site for Phase Two of such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the plans for Phase Two of such a recreation area have been prepared and the price therefore has been established; 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 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Manual including, but not limited to the following: the park area defined by the project boundary map included in the application must remain in outdoor use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant funds and; all present and future overhead utility lines within the property boundary must be routed away or placed underground and; the project area must remain open and available for use by the public at all reasonable times of the day and year; facilities can be reserved for special events, league play, etc. but cannot be reserved, leased or assigned for exclusive use, and; the project area must be kept clean, maintained, and operated in a safe and healthful manner. Little Rock Parks and Recreation is managing the above mentioned project, and will ensure the appropriate match for the development cost of the entire project. NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED 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 Boyle Park Playground Phase Two, therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible. ADOPTED: August 7, 2001 N CY W OD CITY CLERK V. • APPROVED AS TO FORM: THOMAS M. CARPENTER CITY ATTORNEY L