BILL 614                                                                    RESOLUTION __________

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF A GRANT UNDER THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM OF THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE WAYHAVEN RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT

 

WHEREAS, the City of West Plains, Missouri is an expanding city in the growing county of Howell, and

 

WHEREAS, the City Park Board and the City Council of the City of West Plains deems it desirable to provide walking trails in neighborhoods.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST PLAINS as follows:

 

Section 1. That application should be made under the Recreational Trails Program of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a grant-in-aid  reimbursable upon completion by the state. 

 

Section 2. That a project proposal be prepared and submitted to the Department of Natural Resources.

 

Section 3.  The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents for forwarding the project proposal application for a grant-in-aid under the Recreational Trails Program.  These persons are also hereby authorized to sign the project agreement, subsequent amendments, and other necessary documents between the city of West Plains and the state of Missouri.

 

Section 4.  If a grant is awarded, the city of City of West Plains accepts all responsibilities under the Recreational Trails Program.  This includes, but is not limited to; all financial obligations required by the grant which include cash flow funds set aside for the total cost of the project as stated in the cost estimate part of the application, maintenance of the trail for public outdoor recreation purposes, compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and provisions made to accommodate people with a disability.

 

PASSED AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MO. THIS 19TH DAY OF AUGUST 2002                                            

 

CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI

 

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                                                                        MAYOR JOE PAUL (J. P.) EVANS

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK CONNIE SHELTON