RES NO 05-2-2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.5 ,0
BE IT ENACTED 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
CO Transportation Department of an official Notice to Proceed; and
WHEREAS, 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 I. 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 TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of b for and (0 against, the foregoing Resolution at
its Meeting held on the 1 1th day of May 2009.
Robert D. Free
ATTESTED: a.. APPRO -D A O FO'
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Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Dona i Je 'ns, Cit ttorney
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