2048 Resolution Number o2 0 La
Resolution for Grant Administrator
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, TO AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT WITH
THE EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND WILL BE FOR
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(ACEDP), FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR WEST MEMPHIS.
WHEREAS, West Memphis, Arkansas is applying for funds under the ACED Program
administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, (AEDC), for an Arkansas
Community and Economic Development Program project; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program, it is
necessary to obtain a grant administrator; and
WHEREAS, West Memphis, Arkansas desires to retain the East Arkansas Planning and
Development District (EAPDD) to provide administrative services, contingent upon funding by
AEDC; and
WHEREAS, the administrative services to be performed and the cost of administration of
the project shall be negotiated with the AEDC upon notification of funding approval; and
WHEREAS, the cost of administration shall be payable from AEDC funds and will be a
part of a grant amount awarded to West Memphis, Arkansas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of West Memphis, Arkansas and
the City Clerk are hereby authorized to contract with the EAPDD to administer the Arkansas
Community and Economic Development Program project should the City receive funding.
Adopted and approved this 6 day of /cE.B 52O/1f by the City Council of
West Memphis.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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FEB 0 5 2014
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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