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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ALLOCATE $250,000.00 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR ENHANCED MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
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WHEREAS, discussions held by the Jonesboro Public Safety Committee, and city administration, with Vector Disease Control and administrative discussions with entomologists at Arkansas State University have focused on reducing disease transmissions and nuisance commonly associated with increased mosquito populations during the summer season citing a public health concern; and
WHEREAS, additional direct and aerial applications aimed at mosquito abatement will help to reduce mosquito populations and exposure to common mosquito-related illnesses; and
WHEREAS, partnering with Arkansas State University for additional research will help to identify future techniques that increase effectiveness of mosquito abatement efforts; and
WHEREAS, current guidelines qualify this project for American Rescue Plan funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
1. The City of Jonesboro approves funding not to exceed $250,000.00 for increased mosquito abatement programs and research for public health and quality of place benefits.
2. The Mayor, Harold Copenhaver, and City Clerk, April Leggett are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this allocation.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 2022.