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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: HIGHWAY 49/CHRISTIAN VALLEY DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro understands Federal-aid Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds are available for certain local projects at the following Federal, State, and City participating ratios with a maximum of $1,000,000 Federal-aid available per project: Type Work |
Work Phase |
Federal Share |
State Share |
City Share |
Intersection
Improvements All Phases (1) 80% 10% 10% (3)
Projects designed but
never progressed to All Right-of-Way
construction & Utilities (2) 0% 0% 100%
(1) Non-reimbursable utility relocation costs will be borne solely by the owner of the utility company.
(2) All utility (reimbursable and non-reimbursable) relocation costs will be borne by the City if the project does not proceed to construction.
(3) The City share will be 10% unless the overall cost of the project exceeds $1,250,000. If this occurs, 100% of the amount above $1,250,000 will be the responsibility of the City.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has agreed to this arrangement and will provide funding for 10% of the project costs up to $125,000 and will oversee all phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to expeditiously relocate affected Sponsor owned utilities and be responsible for associated costs as defined in the Department’s Utility Accommodation Policy (available at www.ardot.gov/LPA).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION I: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility in this project, which includes providing electrical service, maintenance of the traffic signal and associated control equipment, and 100% of any costs over the maximum available funds ($1,000,000 Federal-aid and $125,000 State match).
SECTION II: The Mayor, or their designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this project.
SECTION III: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE 2024.