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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO ACCEPT AND ADOPT THE TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR JONESBORO ECONOMICAL TRANSIT SYSTEM (JET)
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas operates a public transit service known as the Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JET); and
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires all recipients of federal funding to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro and JET have developed a comprehensive Title VI Program in accordance with FTA Circular 4702.1B and federal guidelines to ensure equitable access to services and protection of civil rights; and
WHEREAS, the Title VI Program has been reviewed and presented to the City Council and is found to be in compliance with applicable federal requirements; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the City formally adopt the Title VI Program as a guiding document for JET’s continued operations and commitment to nondiscrimination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the Title VI Program, as presented to the City Council on this day, is hereby accepted and adopted for the Jonesboro Economical Transit System.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor, or his designee, is authorized to execute all documents and certifications necessary to implement the Title VI Program and ensure compliance with federal civil rights requirements.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025.