File #: ORD-09:018    Version: Name: Acceptance of the Recreational Trails Grant
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 3/4/2009 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/7/2009
Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT; AND AMENDING THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY TO THE PROCUREMENT THEREOF
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation, Mayor's Office
Indexes: Budget amendment, Contract, Grant
Attachments: 1. 2008 REC TRAILS RESOLUTION, 2. Agreement
Related files: ORD-09:005, ORD-08:068, MIN-09:036, RES-08:068, CON-038
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT; AND AMENDING THE 2009 BUDGET APPROPRIATING FUNDS NECESSARY TO THE PROCUREMENT THEREOF
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WHEREAS,  Resolution Number 08:068 authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to make application to the Recreational Trails Grant Program, and
 
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number ORD-09:005 adopted the 2009 annual budget for the City of Jonesboro; and
 
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has been awarded funding totaling $34,800 to continue work on the Turtle Creek Greenway; and
 
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will received 80% or $29,000 in funding from federal sources and must provide a 20% or $5,800 local match.
 
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
 
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro hereby accepts the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's Recreational Trails Program Grant.
 
SECTION 2:      The City hereby agrees to provide the required 20% match in the amount of $5,800; and further agrees to the terms and conditions of the grant as outlined in the Agreement of Understanding attached hereto and made a part hereof, the execution of which by the Mayor is hereby authorized.
 
SECTION 3:      The annual 2009 budget for the City of Jonesboro is amended by an additional appropriation of $34,800 to provide funding for this award, with $29,000 being applied for reimbursement once project activities are complete.
 
SECTION 4:      For the financial and operational continuity of the City of Jonesboro it is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists and that this ordinance shall take effect from and after it passage and approval.
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2009.