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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO AMEND THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN ORDER TO REPLACE THREE CONCESSION STAND ROOFS AND ONE RESTROOM FACILITY AT JOE MACK CAMPBELL PARK
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WHEREAS, the current roofs on the concession stands and restroom facility are in need of repair from leaks; and
WHEREAS, the shingles will be torn off and a new metal roof put on; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro passed the 2017 Budget in Ordinance 16:085, which will need to be amended in order to effectuate said change in the General Fund Budget for the replacement of roofs at Joe Mack Campbell Park; and
WHEREAS, the budgeted expenditure increases will consist of the following:
01-115-0221-05 Building & Grounds - Parks $125,293.00
WHEREAS, the total budgeted expenditure increase will be $125,293.00 for the year 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro that:
SECTION 1. The 2017 General Fund Budget is hereby amended to provide for the an increase in the 2017 General Fund budget of $125,293 for the replacement of three concession stand roofs and one restroom facility roof.
SECTION 2. The City Council further finds and declares that an emergency exists due to the roofs leaking and repairs needing to be done before winter weather occurs.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of August, 2017.