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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA), AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE FY19 COMPETITIVE FUNDING GRANT FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITY PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY19 Buses and Bus Facility program;
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, understands that the FY19 Buses and Bus Facility program grant is available at 80% federal match from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and 20% local match required to expand the JET system fleet;
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro understands that Federal-aid funds are available for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding for two new transit buses and one para-transit van for the JET Department;
Now therefore be it resolved by the Jonesboro City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the FTA FY19 Buses and Bus Facility program; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the Jonesboro City Council to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application for Federal assistance on behalf of the Jonesboro City Council with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. chapter 5339, United States Code, or other Federal statutes authorizing a project administered by the Federal Transit Administration; and
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Clerk of Jonesboro are hereby authorized by the City Council to execute all necessary documents for Federal assistance on behalf of the Jonesboro City Council for the annual certifications and assurances and other documents the Federal Transportation Administration requires before awarding a Feder...
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