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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM (RTP) FUNDS; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY23 RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM (RTP) THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas understands Federal-aid Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop a Soft Surface Trail at Lacy Park; 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 $460,000 in RTP Non-Motorized funding with a local match of $115,000 and a 1% Arkansas Department of Transportation administrative fee of $4,600 for a total project cost of $579,600; 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 FY23 RTP Non-Motorized application to develop a Soft Surface Trail at Lacy Park.
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 Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated project.
SECTION 5: The Jonesboro City Council pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF MAY, 2023.