RES NO 08-01-2013 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO D t 2013
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
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE EXPANSION OF BEKAERT CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren is applying to the State of Arkansas for an Arkansas
Community and Economic Development Grant; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren has conducted a public hearing as part of the application
process to receive and consider comments on community development and
housing needs, and proposed activities; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the public hearing, the City of Van Buren will identify and
prioritize the community development and housing needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BUREN, ARKANSAS, THAT:
Section 1: The Mayor is authorized to submit an application to the State of Arkansas, on
behalf of the City of Van Buren, for the expansion of the Bekaert Corporation in
Van Buren, Arkansas and for the creation of 45 new full -time jobs if the grant is
awarded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 1p for and 0 against le foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 19 day of August 2013.
Robert reem.
Mayor
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Barbie Curtis ��.ske e
City Clerk/Treasurer City lo