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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO APPLY FOR THE 2016 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (GIF) THROUGH EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (EAPPD)
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas recognizes the need to provide public recreation facilities for its citizens and visitors throughout the region; and
Whereas, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas recognizes the need to ensure the public safety for its citizens and its emergency services on the roadways; and
Whereas, the City wishes to apply for the 2016 General Improvement Funds through the East Arkansas Planning and Development District to request funds to provide a picnic area and shade to the Miracle League Park to increase the use of this facility to the citizens and visitors; and
Whereas, the City wishes to request in additional funds from the 2016 General Improvement Funds through the East Arkansas Planning and Development District to purchase six Opticom IR Systems to install on six of our busy intersections to improve the public safety for our citizens, visitors, and emergency services traveling our roadways within our City; and
Whereas, the Mayor and the City Council understands that if granted funds for the Miracle League Park and for Fire Department, they must provide the land ownership for the park; and pay an administrative fee of 4% to the East Arkansas Planning and Development District equaling $2,879; and
Whereas, both projects are estimated to cost $71,963 and 94% will be funded by state funds and 6% will be considered a in-kind match from the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign and submit an application for grant funding to the East Arkansas Planning and Development District.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of December, 2015.