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A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO THE PERMANENT CLOSURE OF THE AIRPORT ROAD (ARKANSAS HIGHWAY 351) AT-GRADE INTERSECTION WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (DOT# 787795S) UPON THE COMPLETION OF A GRADE-SEPARATED HIGHWAY CROSSING AT THIS SAME LOCATION
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WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has entered into certain agreements with the Union Pacific Railroad regarding the construction of an overpass to replace the existing at-grade railroad crossing (DOT #787795S) on Airport Road (Highway 351) in the corporate limits of the City of Jonesboro.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation is required by these agreements to provide proof to the Union Pacific Railroad via a Resolution passed by the local municipal corporation that it agrees with the removal and permanent closure of the at-grade crossing upon the completion of the new grade-separated crossing.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed said grade-separated crossing (ARDOT Job Number 100942) at this crossing location and wishes to finalize its obligations to the Union Pacific Railroad regarding this work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:
1. Upon completion of the grade-separated crossing by the Arkansas highway Department described above, the City of Jonesboro hereby agrees to the removal and permanent closure of the former at-grade railroad crossing (DOT #787795S) at this location; and
2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to take further steps and actions on behalf of the City as necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution as stated above.