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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2026 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the FY2023 SS4A program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and requires a 20% local match; and,
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $26,526,978.00 and the City of Jonesboro is requesting $21,221,583.00 in USDOT funding and will provide a 20% local match of $5,305,395.00, and;
WHEREAS, the local match already has been allocated for construction of sidewalks and sidepaths on South Caraway Road, and;
WHEREAS, the grant is for widening Caraway Road, expanding the intersection at Race Street, and accommodating pedestrians en route to the Ridge with additional sidewalks and sidepaths.
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 FY26 Safe Streets for All application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the refurbishment of South Caraway Road to accommodate projected increases in vehicular and foot traffic related to the Ridge Athletic Center scheduled to open next year.
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; and,
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to submit all necessary documents for this grant.