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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) FUNDS; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY24 RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas understands Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop the Higginbottom Creek Soft-Surface Trail; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas 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, Arkansas is requesting $500,000 in RTP funding with a local match of $366,379 and an additional 1% Arkansas Department of Transportation administrative fee of $5,000, calculated from the RTP Federal share, for a total of $866,379; and,
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the project.
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 FY24 RTP application to develop the Higginbottom Creek Soft-Surface Trail.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application.
SECTION 3: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project.
SECTION 4: The City Council hereby authorize the Mayor and his designee to execute all agreements and contracts regarding any future award of RTP grant funds.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY, 2024.