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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO AND ACCEPTANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM JONESBORO CITY WATER AND LIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SITE FOR AND SANITARY SEWER, POTABLE WATER AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO THE NEW STREET, SANITATION AND FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is in need of a site for a new Street, Sanitation and Fleet Maintenance facility;
WHEREAS, the Buildings and Facilities Committee has unanimously recommended the Lacy Drive property (33 acres +) at the intersection of Dan Avenue (State Hwy 91) and Lacy Drive as the best available site for the new facility based on location in relationship to roadways and other City facilities, drainage and floodplain issues, zoning and neighborhood acceptance, and other pertinent factors;
WHEREAS, Jonesboro City Water and Light is the owner of said property;
WHEREAS, Jonesboro City Water and Light has expressed a willingness to accept in trade for the said property and for the design and installation of sanitary sewer, potable water, and electrical services to the said property the following lands currently owned by the City of Jonesboro:
1. One (1) acre plus or minus location along the south side of Craighead Forest Road approximately 500 foot east of Culberhouse for use as a future electrical substation site;
2. One (1) acre plus or minus located near the southeast corner of Joe Mack Campbell Park for future expansion of existing sewage pump station at this site;
3. Forty (40) acres plus or minus located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Cook Road and CW Post Road in the Jonesboro Industrial Park; and
4. Forty-six (46) acres plus or minus located along the east side of Moore Road north of the Industrial Park Railroad Spur in the Jonesboro Industrial Park.
WHEREAS, both the Mayor and the Buildings and Facilities Chairman have endorsed this negotiated agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ...
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