RES NO 03-05-2008 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
THROUGH THE ARKANSAS RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S GIF
FUNDED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT.
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor of Van
Buren to apply for a grant on behalf of the Van Buren Senior Inn;
and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council has determined that the Van Buren
Senior Inn meets eligibility requirements necessary to apply for a
grant under the GIF Funded Community Enhancement Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Senior Inn has presented plans to purchase a fire
system for an existing hood; and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren City Council recognizes the need for the project,
concurs its importance and supports the Senior Inn in its efforts to
proceed with the same:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
submit an application of formal request to the Arkansas Rural
Development Commission for the purpose of securing state grant
funds in the amount of $2,695.00 to aid and assist the Senior Inn
in executing the proposed project described herein and the City
Clerk- Treasurer is authorized to administer the grant funds for the
same project. ail- a
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS oC `T DAY OF (l ICI�'r 2008.
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ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK TREASURER
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