HomeMy WebLinkAbout12764RESOLUTION NO. 12,764
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
TOURISM FOR ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
FOR THE CITY.
Whereas, the City of Little Rock, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreational facilities and
Wishes to seek grant funding assistance; and
Whereas, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop and /or improve the site for
such a recreation area, it is necessary to obtain a 50/50 Matching Grant from the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreational Grant Program, and
Whereas, the plans for such recreation areas have been prepared and the price therefore has
been established, and
Whereas, this governing body understands the grantee and the grantor will enter into a
binding agreement which obligates both parties to policies and procedures contained in the Land and
Wlater Conservation Fund Grants Manual including, but not limited to the following: the park area
defined by the project boundary map, submitted in the application, must remain in outdoor
recreation use in perpetuity, regardless if the property is bought or developed with matching grant
funds and' a; present and future overhead utility lines in the project 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 n a safe and healthful manner.
The Little Rock Board of Directors is well aware and apprised of the above - mentioned
project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Little Rock,
Arkansas that the City Manager is hereby authorized to make application to the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop recreational facilities for the City,
therefore such application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
Passed this 7th day of October, 2008
ATTEST:
APPROVE:
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Nancy Wood, eity Clerk Mar � Stodola, ayor