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A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF JONESBORO’S GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A SPARKGOOD GRANT FROM WALMART SUPERCENTER #128
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro’s Sanitation Department wants to expand its glass recycling program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to request a $5,000 SparkGood grant, sponsored by Walmart Supercenter #128, for purchasing approximately 200 plastic recycling bins; and,
WHEREAS, those bins will be given free of charge to approximately 200 Jonesboro residents to encourage participation in the City’s glass recycling program; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires no local match.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: City Council authorizes the Grants and Community Development department to apply for a $5,000 SparkGood grant to purchase glass recycling bins.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by City Council to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby authorized by City Council to submit all necessary documents for this grant.
SECTION 4: City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all agreements and contracts regarding any future grant award.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2025.