2031 RESOLUTION NO. .2 03 I
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION TO
THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM FOR
ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN TILDEN
RODGERS PARK LOCATED IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, West Memphis, Arkansas seeks to improve the recreation 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's Outdoor Recreation 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 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
Loutdoor 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 the City 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 in Tilden
Rodgers park located at West Memphis, Arkansas, for the City; therefore such application shall
be submitted as expediently as possible.
Passed this 4: 6, day of ,2013.
WILLIAM H. JOHN ON, MAYOR
Attest:
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Phillip ity Clerk
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RECEIVED
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