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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 FY26 BRIDGE INVESTMENT PROGRAM PLANNING GRANT
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the United States Department of Transportation FY26 Bridge Investment Program (BIP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro owns and maintains numerous bridges and structures that are critical to the safe and efficient movement of residents, emergency responders, freight traffic, pedestrians, and the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro recognizes the need to proactively evaluate bridge conditions, identify preservation and rehabilitation needs, assess long-term infrastructure requirements, and establish a prioritized investment strategy for future bridge improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro desires to develop a comprehensive Bridge Prioritization and Asset Management Plan that will include a systemwide assessment of city-owned bridges, detailed engineering evaluations of priority structures, cost estimates, and recommendations for future preservation, rehabilitation, replacement, and funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking federal funding in the amount of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) through the FY26 Bridge Investment Program Planning Grant and commits to providing a local match in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), for a total project cost of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000).
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 an application to the United States Department of Transportation for the FY26 Bridge Investment Program Planning Grant for the development of a comprehensive Bridge Prioritization and Asset Management Plan.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby auth...
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