1938RESOLUTION NO. ~ ~ 3 g
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS TO APPLY
FOR A GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Memphis, Arkansas has determined that
the Kitchen Incubator Project meets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a
grant under the 2009 GIF Regional Development Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Director has presented plans to
continue with the West Memphis Kitchen Incubator Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas recognizes
the need for the project, concurs in its importance, and supports the Office of Planning
and Development in its efforts to proceed with the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, THAT, The Mayor of West
Memphis, Arkansas is hereby authorized to submit an application of formal request to the.
Arkansas Economic Development Commission for purposes of securing the state grant
funds in the amount of $50,000 to aid and assist the Office of Planning and Development
in executing the proposed project described herein and that the Mayor of West Memphis,
Arkansas is further authorized to administer the grant funds for the same project.
ADOPTED this
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William H. Johnson, Mayor