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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FY 2014 TIGER VI DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: RAILROAD CORRIDOR HIGHWAY CROSSING PLAN
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to received FY 2014 TIGER VI Discretionary Grant Program funding; and
WHEREAS, the funding will be utilized to conduct an environmental review and provide preliminary design or a railroad overpass on Highway 18 as part of a comprehensive action plan to improve rail grade crossings with the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is willing to handle all phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro understands Federal-aid funds, up to a maximum of $1,200,000, are available for this project at the following federal participating ratios:
Work Phase Federal % City %
Preliminary Design Preliminary Engineering 80 20
Right-of-Way/Utilities 80 20
Department Administrative Costs 80 20
Projects programmed All Phases -0- 100
but not let to contract
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION I: The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in this project and will provide 100% of any costs over the maximum available Federal-aid share ($1.2 million).
SECTION II: The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the development of this project.
SECTION III: The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of January, 2015.