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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ACCEPT THE FY2023 LOW-NO EMISSIONS GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND ACCEPT THE SOLE SOURCE BID AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOMETOWN MANUFACTURING, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE HYBRID TROLLEY BUSES
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas was awarded the FY2023 Low-No Emissions Grant from the Federal Transit Administration in the federal amount of $1,010,372 for the purchase of hybrid trolley style buses; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will provide a 15% local match; and,
WHEREAS, the sole source bid of $1,188,672 was submitted by Hometown Manufacturing, Inc. which will be paid by the aforementioned grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will enter into an agreement with the Federal Transit Administration to accept the FY2023 Low-No Emissions grant for hybrid trolley style buses.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this contractual agreement.
SECTION 3: The City of Jonesboro will enter into a contract with Hometown Manufacturing, Inc. for the purchase of four hybrid trolley buses.