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A RESOLUTION TO RETAIN EFS GEOTECHNOLOGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO REVIEW CITY OF JONESBORO WARD BOUNDARIES AND OFFER GUIDANCE ON ANY NEEDED WARD ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUAL ELECTORATE REPRESENTATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has experienced significant growth since ward lines were last reviewed; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City of Jonesboro to provide the electorate with equitable representation on the City Council in accordance to Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-311; and
WHEREAS, EFS GeoTechnologies is presently conducting a review of Justice of the Peace boundaries for the Craighead County Quorum Court, including reviewing population shifts within the city limits of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has worked with EFS GeoTechnologies in the past with satisfactory results on data and mapping projects that require resources outside the normal scope of city staff.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
Section 1: The City of Jonesboro enter into a contract with EFS GeoTechnologies to review current ward boundaries and make potential recommendations to adjust ward lines to account for growth, population and demographic shifts for an amount not to exceed $6,000 to be paid for out of the General Admin Professional Services budget.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021.