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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDS; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY24 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP) THROUGH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas understands Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to construct pedestrian infrastructure on the Marion Berry Overpass; 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 TAP funding with a local match of $1,006,227 and an additional 1% Arkansas Department of Transportation administrative fee of $5,000, calculated from the TAP Federal share, for a total of $1,506,227; 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 TAP application to construct pedestrian infrastructure on the Marion Berry Overpass.
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 ...
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