File #: RES-95:1287    Version: 1 Name: Federal grant funding for bypass beautification project
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/6/1995 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 2/6/1995
Title: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
Indexes: Grant, Project
Attachments: 1. Letters from the Chamber of Commerce (2)
Related files: MIN-95:003
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A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas understands Federal-Aid surface Transportation Enhancement Funds are available at 80 % Federal participation and 20 % local cash match for the following project: Bypass Beautification for planting from Commerce Drive to Stadium Boulevard.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:
 
SECTION ONE:  The City of Jonesboro will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project.
 
SECTION TWO:  As Chief Executive Officer, Mayor Hubert Brodell is hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated improvement.
 
SECTION THREE:  The City Council of the City of Jonesboro pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this project.
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED THE 6th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1995.