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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 2011 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (SRTS) FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the Safe Routes to School Program for 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has developed a collaboration with the Westside Public Schools, Nettleton Public Schools and Jonesboro Public Schools seeking to improve routes to school for children; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School Program requires no match by the City of Jonesboro and is funded 100% by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking funds in the amount of $236,760 in the 2011 application period for sidewalk improvements and flashing beacons to increase pedestrian safety around schools.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the application to the 2011 Safe Routes to School Program for sidewalk improvements and flashing beacons to increase pedestrian safety around schools.
Section 2: That the Mayor, Harold Perrin, is hereby authorized as the individual with the authority to sign documents necessary to effectuate this process.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2011.