File #: RES-24:037    Version: 1 Name: REQUESTING CITY WATER AND LIGHT (CWL) TO PROVIDE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE JONESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/24/2024 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/7/2024
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS REQUESTING CITY WATER AND LIGHT (CWL) TO PROVIDE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE JONESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sponsors: Fire Department, Finance, Mayor's Office
Indexes: Donation

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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS REQUESTING CITY WATER AND LIGHT (CWL) TO PROVIDE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE JONESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is scheduled to receive a new fire truck for the Fire Department which will cost $910,063; and

WHEREAS, the purchase is funded through appropriation in the Depreciation Fund; and

WHEREAS, CWL has indicated a willingness to contribute $500,000 towards the purchase of the truck, and requires a resolution from the City Council to enable the contribution.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:

SECTION 1: CWL is hereby requested to contribute $500,000 out of its surplus funds to be used toward the purchase of a new fire truck for the Jonesboro Fire Department.

SECTION 2: That Mayor Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk April Leggett are authorized to execute the necessary documents to effectuate this contribution.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF MAY, 2024.