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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), AND ACCEPT THE FY 2020 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM GRANT AND AMEND THE 2020 BUDGET
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has been awarded the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant in the amount of $100,329 with no local match requirement; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant award will be used to purchase personal protective equipment supplies, hire a part time Coronavirus Cleaning personnel and equipment to fight the spread of Coronavirus; and,
WHEREAS, this grant has a two year funding period, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed the 2020 budget in RES-19:201, which will need to be amended in order to reflect the award amount.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will enter into agreement with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to accept the 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant for $100,329 to the Police Department for personal protective equipment supplies, hire a part time Coronavirus Cleaning Specialist and equipment to fight the spread of the Coronavirus
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.
SECTION 3: The 2020 Budget for the Police Department is hereby amended to provide a change in Federal Funds for the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2020.