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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2018 CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (CRISI) PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant funded through the Federal Railroad Administration; and
WHEREAS, eligible projects include capital or planning/environmental projects to improve short line and regional infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro proposes to apply for funding for infrastructure upgrades at the Jonesboro Industrial Lead Rail Spur; and
WHEREAS, the CRISI Grant will provide up to 80% of Federal aid in the overall construction of the project through the Federal Railroad Administration and requires a 20% local match.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the FY2018 application to the Federal Railroad Administration for the 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements for infrastructure upgrades.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of September, 2018.