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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY24 RAILROAD CROSSING ELIMINATION GRANT
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is aware of the public safety concerns regarding the Gee Street at-grade rail crossing; and
WHEREAS, this crossing causes routine delays to emergency services, transportation of agricultural products and the general public’s daily commute; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking federal funding in the amount $895,840 of for development and design for a future overpass bridge on Gee Street. The City of Jonesboro is aware of and commits to a 20% local match in the amount of $223,960. Project funding totals $1,119,800.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas supports the submission of the FY24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the development and design for future construction of a Gee Street Overpass Bridge.
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 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 program.
SECTION 4: The 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 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.