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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DPZ CODESIGN AND AMEND THE 2025 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RESTRICTED REVENUE REPLACEMENT FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND A MASTER STREET PLAN FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro wishes to conduct a Comprehensive Growth Plan to best plan for future growth anticipated in the city; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Jonesboro Code or Ordinances, a Request for Qualifications process was conducted and DPZ Codesign was chosen as the most qualified applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro desires to enter into a contract with DPZ CoDesign 7435 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97213; and
WHEREAS, Funding for the plan shall be appropriated through utilization of American Rescue Plan Act Restricted Revenue Replacement Funds by amending the FY2025 Professional Services budget for the Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the purchase of said plans is $855,000 and would; and
WHEREAS, the proposal was presented to the Jonesboro MAPC Commission and approved as a referral to the City Council for funding consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro City Council was presented the information for the plan in a special presentation on July 15, 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
1. The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas shall contract with the DPZ CoDesign of Portland OR 97213 for the purchase price of $855,000.
2. That Mayor Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk April Leggett, are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025.