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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
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPENTER
CITY ATTORNEY
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