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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FEDERAL AID MONEYS TO CONSTRUCT SECTION FOUR THROUGH SIX OF THE TURTLE CREEK GREENWAY
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro is applying for funding through the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program to develop or improve the City of Jonesboro, and
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro is willing and able to provide the required twenty percent (20%) of the total project cost, and
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro 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 understands that there will be no reimbursement for any work accomplished prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department of an official Notice To Proceed, and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
Section 1: The City of Jonesboro will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project
Section 2: Mayor Doug Formon and City Clerk, Donna Jackson are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated project.
Section 3: The City Council pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the City of Jonesboro to cooperate with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of April, 2008.