RES NO 09-01-2007 0 CITY OF VAN BUREN. ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 1 1 -2007
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED.
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID
MONEYS TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE SCENIC
WALKING TRAIL AT THE VAN BUREN CITY PARK, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has applied for funding through the Arkansas Recreational
Trails Program to develop and improve the scenic walking trail at the Van Buren City
Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is willing and able to provide the required twenty percent
(20 funding of the total project cost; and
WHEREAS, the City understands that Federal -Aid Funds are available for this project on a
reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment to be
provided prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the City understands that there will be no reimbursement for any work accomplished
prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
of an official Notice to Proceed; and
WHEREAS this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general
public and maintained by the applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN.
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren. Arkansas will participate in accordance with its designated
responsibility, including maintenance of this project.
SECTION 2: The Mayor Robert Freeman is hereby authorized and directed by the City Council to
execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the
construction of the above stated project.
SECTION 3: The City Council pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the City of Van
Buren to cooperate fully with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department to initiate action to implement this project
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 4 for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its meeting
held on the 4th day of September 2007.
Robert D. Freeman, ayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jailita-- ettaLti 0
Barbie Curtis. City Clerk/Treasurer N. Eonal s, Jr., City Attorney