1620RESOLUTION NO. ~ ~a o
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, SUPPORTING THE OUTDOOR RECREATION
GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, West Memphis, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation facilities of
Worthington Park 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's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the plans for such a recreation area has 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, 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; all present and future overhead
utility lines within 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 in a safe and healthful manner.
City Council 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 City Council of West Memphis,
Arkansas, that the Mayor 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 Iqk day of v c~S"~ , 1999.
Attest:
Clerk
Mayor
RECEIVED
CITYCL~ICS OFFICE
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