RES NO 08-03-2022 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.Ug _a_2022
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VAN BUREN BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUB(VBBGC)IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Boys and Girls Club(VBBGC)has been serving area children since
1958; and
WHEREAS, the VBBGC's mission is to enable all young people, especially those with the
greatest needs, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement will continue the successful partnership between the City
and the VBBGC that has benefitted the social and recreational interests of city
residents.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement(Exhibit"A") with
the Van Buren Boys and Girls Club to benefit the social and recreational interests
of city residents and has budgeted a total of$20,000.00 to be paid in two
increments: $10,000.00 by August 31,2022, and$10,000.00 by December 31,
2022.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt, by a vote of A for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 22nd day of August 2022.
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ATTESTED: APPR TO FORM:
P yl is Thomas Jacob Howell
City Clerk/Treasurer i
City of 'Von 3puren, arkan'l
1003 Broadway • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
Agreement between the City of Van Buren and the
Van Buren Boys and Girls Club
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren wishes to promote the health,safety,and welfare of its
citizens;and,
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WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren recognizes that since 1958,the Van Buren Boys and Girls
Club has served die children of Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, die Boys and Girls Club proxides after school and summer social and recreational
programs for children in Van Buren;and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren wishes to partner with the Van Buren Boys and Girls CIub by
providing financial support to benefit the social and recreational interests of city
residents.
Agreement: For the year of 2022,die City of Van Buren will pay the Van Buren Boys and
Girls Club twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00)to support die its programs.
This.Agreement is made this—day of August 2022,in the City of Van Buren,Crawford County,
Arkansas,by and between the Van Buren Boys and Girls Club and the City of Van Buren.
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Cindy Faldo ,Director 4Zseph .Hu st
Van Buren Boys and Girls Club
ATTESTED:
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PlIfiffs Thom:s
City CIerk/Treasurer
PROGRESS IS OUR PROJECT
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August 10,2022
Mayor Joe Hurst BOYS&GUILS CLUB
Municipal Complex OF VAN BUREN
Van Buren,AR 72956
Dear Mr.Mayor, 1403 City Park Rd.
Y , P.O.Box 443
Tel 479-474-9401
We appreciate the support that you and the City of Van Buren have Fax 479-474-9401
given our organization throughout the years.The allocation of www.vbclub.om
$20,000.00 for the calendar year 2022 is greatly appreciated.
We have served 1,065 members in our afterschool,summer, and
sports programs at our Van Buren Unit since January 1, 2022.Over Officers
70%of participants attending the afterschool and summer program Judge Marc McCune,Board
Chair
qualify for free or reduced lunch and over 55%come from single
parent households.This.is a great indication that we are serving and Ashley Garris,Vice Chair
the city is supporting"those who need us most". Steve Dufresne,Treasurer
Stephanie Jones,Secretary
Our adult staff, ages 18 or older,were certified in mental health
Board of Directors
training at the beginning of our summer session.Our organization will Marlon Bonilla
now be able to allow our teen members to attend the same Kyle C tron Drew Cone
certification in hopes of a peer to peer mentorship/recognizing the Lisa Huckelbury-Fort
Luke signs mental health program. Garrett H ul�ck
ch
Joseph Lyon
Brad Martin
We would like to request the initial distribution of funds in the amount Randy McClaren
of$10,000.00 to help us further our impact. Darnel Perry
Jim Petty
Lindsay Seubold
Thank you again for investing in our future by helping us provide these HenryTrimble
much needed programs for our youth!
Cindy Faldon
Sincere! Executive Director
Y, directorOvbclub.org
Cindy Faldon,
Executive Director
The Boys&Girls Club of Van Buren is exemptfrom federal income tax under Section
soi(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are tax deductible to the
extent allowed bylaw,71-0327975.
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