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A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID THROUGH THE RECREATIONAL MOTORIZED TRAILS PROGRAM FOR THE ATV PARK TRAIL PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro understands the Recreational Motorized Trails Program is open for applications to apply for Federal-Aid funds for ATV Park Trail Project for the safety of our citizens utilizing the trail for recreational use; 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 ATV Park Trail 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 $137,500 to install an additional 6500 ft commercial grade fence with entry and maintenance gates along South Culberhouse Road and Craighead Forest Lake; this cost would include an asphalted parking lot and the City will provide a 20% local match or $27,500 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 this 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 implementation of the ATV Park Trail 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 t...
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