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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY24 RAILROAD CROSSING ELIMINATION GRANT
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is aware of the public safety concerns at rail crossings throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, at-grade crossings cause delays to emergency services, transportation of goods and services, and the general public’s daily commute; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking federal funding in the amount of $1,200,000 for a planning grant for a comprehensive city-wide study of at-grade rail crossings. The City of Jonesboro will partner financially with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway to meet the local match requirement of 20%. The City of Jonesboro and BNSF will each contribute 10% or $150,000 of the local match. Project funding totals $1,500,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas supports the submission of the FY24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a comprehensive city-wide study of at-grade rail crossings.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
SECTION 4: The City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all agreements, memorandums of understanding, and contracts regarding any future grant award.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.