RES NO 01-02-2015 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. - / 2015
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE REGIONAL INTERMODAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren,Arkansas recognizes the need for regional economic development
cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority(RITA)was formed in August of 2009
by the cities of Van Buren and Fort Smith and the counties of Crawford and Sebastian to
work toward improving the area's effectiveness in transporting goods while enhancing
the potential for economic development in the region;and
WHEREAS, funding is necessary to continue the operations of RITA and all members of RITA are
asked to share equally in the operational cost of the entity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren budgeted funds in the 2015 city budget for such operations.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Van Buren,Arkansas fully supports RITA and wishes to continue to support
RITA and the economic development of our region.
SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Van Buren,Arkansas is hereby authorized and directed to make
payment in the amount of$37,025.00 as the city's equal share for continued operations of
RITA.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of for and 0 against,the fore:.' . Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 26th day of January 2015.
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Robert D.Free . -
Mayor
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Barbie CurtisL---Candice • . ettle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority
1109 South 16th Street
Fort Smith,AR 72901
(479) 785-2651 Fax(479) 785-1964
January 05, 2015
The Honorable Bob Freeman
Mayor of Van Buren
1003 Broadway
Van Buren, AR 72956
INVOICE
For support of the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority, please remit the
amount of$37,025 to the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority.
Thank you for your support and please call should you need additional
information.
Sincerely,
4111Sasha Grist, Executive Director
Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority
Please remit payment to:
Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority
P.O. Box 2067
Fort Smith, AR 72902-2067
WAIA Inv. #01-03-0015