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RESOLUTION FOR CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT (AHTD) FOR PURPOSES OF A NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS GRANT PROJECT AT CRAIGHEAD FOREST PARK
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro has been awarded a federal grant at 80% funding for designs and construction of an asphalt trail around Craighead Forest Park; and
Whereas, the City of Jonesboro will fund the 20% local match; and
Whereas, the funds are remaining from a previously awarded federal aid grant from AHTD for the Greenway Trail currently being constructed on Matthews Avenue from Main Street to Nettleton Avenue; and
Whereas, the estimated remaining funds amount is $700,000, local amount included at $140,000; and
Whereas, the City's FY 2014 budget includes these expenditures and will not be affected.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
Section 1: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsbility, including maintenance of this project, and
Section 2: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorized the AHTD and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to initiate action to implement this project; and
Section 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May, 2014.