RES NO 02-02-2017 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. a - a 2017
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, funding is necessary to enter into a contract with Vickerman and Associates,LLC.for
preparation of a"Request for Expressions of Interest and Targeted Market
Assessment" and all members of RITA are asked to share equally in the expense of the
contract.
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$40,000.00 as the City's equal share for continued operations
of RITA and$40,000.00 for the City's equal share of the contract with Vickerman and
Associates,LLC..
IN WITNESS WHEREO,F, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt,by a vote of (9 for and 0 against,the fo -:•• g Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 27th day of February 2017.
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Phyllis Thomas :'ce A. Settle
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority
1109 South 16th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2651 Fax(479) 785-1964
January 03, 2017
The Honorable Bob Freeman
Mayor of Van Buren
1003 Broadway
Van Buren, AR 72956
INVOICE
With the Board of Director's approval of the 2017 Operating Budget to support the
Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority, please remit the amount of $40,000 to the
Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority.
Thank you for your continued financial support and please call should you need
additional information.
Sincerely,
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Sasha 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. #01-04-0017