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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (AHTD) FOR THE FY 2016 RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) - JONESBORO MOTORIZED ATV PARK TRAIL ENHANCEMENT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the FY 2016 Recreational Trail Program Grant in the amount of $136,250 of which $109,000 are federal-aid funds (80%); and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will match the federal-aid funds with $27,250 in local funds (20%) of said park trail enhancement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will accept all accounting, reporting, and project responsibilities for said grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will use said funds to install a fence surrounding the ATV trail and asphalt and stripe the gravel parking lot for residents and visitors to use.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into agreement with the Arkansas State Highways and Transportation Department to accept the 2016 RTP - Jonesboro Motorized ATV Park Trail Enhancements Grant in the amount of $136,250; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor, City Clerk, and the City Attorney are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this contractual agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th of December, 2016.