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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA), FY2022-2024 49 U.S.C SECTION 5339 FORMULA GRANTS FOR THE JONESBORO ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION (JET) SYSTEM
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WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is the FTA designated recipient of the 49 U.S.C Section 5339 and the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas a direct recipient of this grant through ARDOT; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was allocated $335,868 in 5339 funding for JET in Fiscal Years 2022-2024; and,
WHEREAS, JET requests $335,868 in 5339 funding with up to a 20% local match for capital projects; and,
WHEREAS, 5339 funds are available during its allocated fiscal year plus three additional years and must be applied for and obligated or the funds will be returned.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports application submissions to FTA for the FY 2022-2024 Section 5339 formula grants.
SECTION 2: The Mayor or the Mayor’s designee are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant applications.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas to submit all necessary documents for this federal-aid program.
SECTION 4: The Mayor or the Mayor’s designee are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts regarding any future award of the FY2022-2024 Section 5339 formula grants.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2025.