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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: EXTENSION OF PARKER ROAD TO THE WASHINGTON AVENUE/HIGHWAY 63 INTERCHANGE
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WHEREAS, Federal earmarked funding was dedicated to Highway 63 Construction and Improvements in Jonesboro (Demo I-D AR002) and to Highway 63 Interchange Improvements in Arkansas (Demo I-D AR144); and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration has approved the use of these funds for a project to extend Parker Road in order to improve operating conditions on Highway 63 and the nearby interchanges.
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.
Section II: The Mayor, or his designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this City 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 19th day of November, 2013.