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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO PARTNER WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: JOB 100872, HWY 18/MAIN ST. HIGHLAND DR. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro and the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department have identified a need for improvements to the intersection of Highway 18, Main Street, and Highland Drive in the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to partner with the Department in implementing these improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City will also be responsible for design of the project, including right of way and utility plans; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the design will count towards the City's share of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Department will handle right of way acquisition, utility relocation, advertising, letting, awarding, and inspection of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Department will be responsible for all project costs exceeding $1,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
Section 1: The City of Jonesboro will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project.
Section 2: The Mayor or his designated representative is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this project.
Section 3: The City of Jonesboro pledges its full support and hereby requests that the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 18th day of October, 2016