RES NO 03-02-2008 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 3j -9. -2008
0 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT
AND ADMINISTER A ONE -TIME HERITAGE GRANT
FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HERITAGE ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN KING OPERA
HOUSE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City applied for and received a One -Time Heritage Grant for the
Arkansas Department of Heritage for $11,558.00 to be used exclusively for
repair /replacement of King Opera House exterior doors; and
WHEREAS, this One -time grant is to be used exclusively for projects such as renovations and
improvements to community buildings and community centers, historic preservation
projects, operations of historical societies, county courthouse restorations, arts
centers, support for heritage building programs and other projects and operations that
fulfill the Heritage Grant Program goals; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Arkansas Heritage has set the following goals for Heritage
Grants:
Promote awareness and enjoyment of Arkansas' heritage.
Increase community -based and non -profit groups' abilities to create and/or
enhance Heritage programs.
Make Heritage programs possible where they would otherwise not occur.
Foster cooperative efforts among organizations, businesses and government
to increase the size or scope of Heritage projects.
Create ongoing components: a curriculum or teaching tool, exhibits, displays,
a lively event that can recur, a photographic essay, a roadside exhibit, etc.
Management, stewardship, or preservation of historic sites, buildings,
structures, or objects which are of value to the community to protect and
preserve the heritage of the community.
Renovate and/or improve community buildings and community centers which
are of value to the heritage of the community.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has presented plans for repair /replacement of King Opera
House exterior doors, and the Van Buren City Council recognizing the need for this
project for the protection and preservation of the King Opera House supports this
proj ect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
0 SECTION 1: The City Council recognizes the need and benefit for repair /replacement of King
Opera House exterior doors as setforth in the application for the grant hereto.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is hereby authorized to administer the grant funds for this project, which
will be completed no later than June 1, 2009.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of W for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its
meeting held on the 24th day of March, 2008.
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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Do .7 Attorney
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