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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2023 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the FY2023 SS4A program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and requires a 25% local match that includes in-kind investments; and
WHEREAS, Arkansas State University has agreed to partner with the City of Jonesboro on the match amount for a portion of the project bordering university campus; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $5,091,244 and the City of Jonesboro is requesting $3,818,433 in USDOT funding and will provide a local match of $1,272,811; and,
WHEREAS, the grant is for new street lighting on Johnson Avenue from North Main Street to Red Wolf Blvd; and pedestrian infrastructure improvements from Johnson Avenue to Alpine Street on Highway 141, also known as N. Main Street.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the FY23 Safe Streets for All application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for new street lighting on Johnson Avenue and pedestrian infrastructure improvements on Highway 141 (N. Main Street); and,
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application; and,
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 grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY, 2023.