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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE HIGHWAY 351 (AIRPORT ROAD)/AGGIE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
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WHEREAS, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2004 included Section 115 Designated funds for Transportation and Drainage Planning in the Jonesboro area; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration's Memo concerning reallocation of unobligated balances of Federal Fiscal Years 2003-2006 Department of Transportation Appropriations Acts Projects allows the use of the Section 115 funds allocated for Transportation and Drainage Planning in the Jonesboro area to be used on any eligible Title 23 activity; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to improve the intersection of Highway 351 (Airport Road) and Aggie Road and will perform a feasibility study to determine whether the construction of a roundabout is a viable option; and
WHEREAS, if construction of a roundabout is feasible, the City can proceed with project development using a combination of Section 115 and local funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION I: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project.
SECTION II: The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the implementation of this project.
SECTION III: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of December, 2012.