HomeMy WebLinkAbout132-15 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 132-15
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 50/50
MATCHING GRANT, THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PLAYGROUND AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WILSON PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville seeks to improve recreation facilities at Wilson 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 recreation area have been prepared and the price therefore has
been established; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 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
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor
Jordan to make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to
develop recreational facilities in Wilson Park located in the City of Fayetteville; therefore such
application shall be submitted as expediently as possible.
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Resolution No. 132-15
PASSED and APPROVED this 4t" day of August, 2015.
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ATTEST:
By: L"�
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk Tr%jj j M,,,,,
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FAYEITEVILI_E'�
In Control: City Council Meeting
Agenda Number: A. 7
File Type: Resolution
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR RECREATION
GRANT
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 50/50 MATCHING GRANT,
THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR
RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PLAYGROUND AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WILSON PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville seeks to improve recreation facilities at Wilson 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 recreation area have been prepared and the price therefore has been
established; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas is well aware and apprised of the
above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire
proj ect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to
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File Number: 2015-0325
Agenda Date: 8/4/2015
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In Control: City Council Meeting
Agenda Number: A. 7
File Type: Resolution
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR RECREATION
GRANT
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 50/50 MATCHING GRANT,
THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM'S OUTDOOR
RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PLAYGROUND AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT WILSON PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville seeks to improve recreation facilities at Wilson 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 recreation area have been prepared and the price therefore has been
established; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas is well aware and apprised of the
above-mentioned project, and will provide the local portion of the development cost of the entire
proj ect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan to
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make application to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for assistance to develop
recreational facilities in Wilson Park located in the City of Fayetteville; therefore such application shall
be submitted as expediently as possible.
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