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A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS FOR THE THORN STREET SIDEWALKS PROJECT.
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro understands the Transportation Alternative Program is open for applications to apply for Federal-Aid funds for Thorn Street Sidewalk Project for Safe Routes to Schools; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro understands these funds require a 20% local match to receive 80% Federal-Aid contributions and these funds are available for the construction of the project on a reimbursement basis, requiring work to be completed and proof of payment prior to grant funds are disbursed; and
WHEREAS, the Thorn Street Sidewalk Project will be open and accessible to the general public and maintained by the City of Jonesboro for the life of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will be applying for $71,000 to construct sidewalks from the School Entrance to the Race Street via Thorn Street and will be responsible for the 20% local match or $14,200 if said project is awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will comply in accordance with its designated responsibility, including the maintenance of the said project.
SECTION 2: If the grant proposal is funded, an agreement will be submitted to the City Council for approval of such agreement, at which time, the Mayor and City Clerk will be authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the Thorn Street Sidewalk Project.
SECTION 3: The City Council expresses its full support and hereby authorizes the City of Jonesboro to cooperate fully with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department in regards to this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2016.