File #: RES-11:122    Version: Name: Grant funding for Phillips Drive Streetscape project
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/11/2011 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/16/2011
Title: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
Sponsors: Engineering
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. Agreement of Understanding
Related files: CON-462

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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID ENHANCEMENT FUNDS

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WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas understands Federal-aid Surface Transportation Enhancement funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local cash match for the following project:  Phillips Drive Streetscape.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

 

Section 1.  The City of Jonesboro will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project.

 

Section 2.  The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute all agreements and contracts necessary, and attested by the City Clerk, to expedite the construction of the above stated improvement.

 

Section 3.  The City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 2011.