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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT THE 2018 CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (CRISI) GRANT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has been awarded the FY 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant funded through the Federal Railroad Administration in the amount of $2,335,400; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro accepts the grant for improvements to the Jonesboro Industrial Lead Rail including the relocation of the Post Foods switch and the construction of two double-ended rail sidings adjacent to the existing tracks.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council accepts the 2018 award from the Federal Railroad Administration for the 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant agreement.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021.