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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT WITH THE EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND WILL BE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ACEDP), FOR A DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT FOR JONESBORO.
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Whereas, Jonesboro, Arkansas is applying for funds under the ACED Program administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, (AEDC), for an Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program project; and
Whereas, in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program, it is necessary to obtain a grant administrator; and
Whereas, Jonesboro, Arkansas desires to retain the East Arkansas Planning and Development District (EAPDD) to provide administrative services, contingent upon funding by AEDC; and
Whereas, the administrative services to be performed and the cost of administration of the project shall be negotiated with the AEDC upon notification of funding approval; and
Whereas, the cost of administration shall be payable from AEDC funds and will be a part of a grant amount awarded to Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to contract with the EAPDD to administer the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Ike-2 Disaster Project should the City receive funding.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of June, 2011.