0596 RESOLUTION NO. / rrD_6----
WHEREAS, The City of West Memphis, Arkansas, seeks to improve the
recreational facilities in its City and desires to have Federal
Assistance where possible; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the funds necessary to develop the site
as a recreational area it is necessary to obtain a grant from the
appropriate agency of the United States Government; and
WHEREAS, The plans for such recreational area have been prepared
and the estimated price therefor has been established; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
is well aware and apprised of the above mentioned project, and
that the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, will provide the local
portion of the development cost of the entire project, and that
said recreational area shall be maintained perpetually as a re-
creational facility;
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of West Memphis, Arkansas, that the Mayor of said City or
other persons acting by or under the Mayor's direction, are
hereby authorized to make application through the Department of
Local Services to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, United
States Department of Interior for assistance to develop the
recreational facilities for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such application is to be submitted as
expeditiously as possible.
PASSED and APPROVED this day o f _.� , 1977.
Ad icy
ice-Mayo
ATTEST:
City Clerk