RES NO 05-03-2006 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. 5-3 -2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A PRESERVE AMERICA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT TO CREATE A VIDEO DOCUMENTARY OF
THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE DRENNEN /SCOTT
RESERVE.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, as a Preserve America Community, is dedicated to
the preservation of our historic assets and heritage and in sharing this
heritage though education and heritage tourism; and
WHEREAS, This application for Preserve America grant funds will enable the City of
Van Buren to share the restoration and rehabilitation process of the
Drennen /Scott Reserve with elementary, secondary and higher education
students, as well as regional, national and international heritage tourists;
and
WHEREAS, The video documentation of the restoration process of this structure and
archeological study of the grounds will serve as an invaluable teaching
and promotion resource and will instill pride and encourage local
participation in preserving our cultural and heritage assets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION l: THAT the City of Van Buren is committed to this very important
preservation project and will apply for a Preserve America grant for a
video documentary of the restoration and rehabilitation process of the
Drennen /Scott Reserve.
SECTION 2: THAT the City of Van Buren is committed to the preservation of its
heritage and the education of its citizens in the importance of Van Buren's
historic assets and is willing to accept the Preserve America funding if
awarded.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15 DAY OF MAY, 2006.
MAYOR'SOHN R C'
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK/TREASURER