HomeMy WebLinkAbout6502 RESOLUTION NO. 6 , 502
A RESOLUTION TO URGE THE 73RD ARKANSAS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE MATCHING
FUNDS FOR THE ZOO OF ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS , the Little Rock Zoo has been redesignated as
the Zoo of Arkansas in recognition of the fact that
sixty-five (65 ) percent of the visitors to the Zoo come from
outside the City of Little Rock; and
WHEREAS, the Zoo of Arkansas has been funded solely by
the City since its inception; and
WHEREAS, there is a dire need to provide a more NATURAL
habitate for lions , tigers , etc . to be known as "Big Cat
Country; " and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock has received a 50/50
matching federal grant in the amount of $350 ,000 to provide
this improvement to the Zoo of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the 72nd Arkansas General Assembly passed
legislation to provide matching funds under Category B and C
of the Revenue Stabilization Act which was not funded; and
WHEREAS , the time of the aforementioned grant will be
withdrawn if matching funds are not forthcoming .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1 . That the Board of Directors of the City of
Little Rock firmly supports the Zoo of Arkansas concept in
its plans to improve the Zoo.
SECTION 2. That the Board of Directors of the City of
Little Rock urges the 73rd General Assembly to appropriate a
minimum of $350 ,000 in Category A as matching funds for this
important project .
ADOPTED: January 20 , 1981
ATTEST: �/y1,Q, APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor