RES NO 05-05-2010 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. C j 5 2010
BE IT ENAC I'ED 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, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE
FEDERAL-AID RECREATIONAL FUNDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN
SUCH PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands Federal -aid Recreational Trails
Funds are available, at 80% federal participation and 20% local match, to
develop or improve Van Buren Historic and Nature Recreational Trails; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands that Federal -aid Funds are available
for this project, on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and
proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas 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
WI- IEREAS, 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 wishes to participate in the Federal -aid
Recreational Trails Funds program, to develop or improve Van Buren Historic
and Nature Recreational Trails, in accordance with its designated responsibility,
including maintenance of such projects.
SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is hereby authorized and directed
to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to facilitate and
expedite the participation in, and construction of, the above stated project or
projects.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas pledges its full support and
hereby authorizes the City of Van Buren, Arkansas to cooperate with the
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to
implement this program.
IN WTTNESS WHEREOF, the Crty of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of (Q for and (1 against, the foregoing Resolution at its
Regular Meeting held on the 17 day of May 2010.
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Robert D. F -eman
Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer