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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPLY FOR THE 2017 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (GIF) THROUGH EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (EAPDD)
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro recognizes the need to ensure the public safety for its citizens and its emergency services on the streets and roadways; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to request funds from the 2017 General Improvement Funds through the East Arkansas Planning and Development District to purchase three Opticom IR Systems to install on three of our busy intersections to improve the public safety for our citizens, visitors, and emergency services within our City; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the three intersection for installation: East Johnson Avenue/AR Highway 351, Highland Dr./Harrisburg Rd and Highland Dr./Southwest Dr. & Main St., and
WHEREAS, the Opticom Systems Project will costs $20,201 and it will be funded for one year at 100% through the State of Arkansas General Improvement Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this application process.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 4th day of April, 2017.