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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ALLOCATE $1,306,525 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO PURCHASE PUBLIC SAFETY, RADIO, ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
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WHEREAS, multiple City of Jonesboro Departments are in need of equipment to improve services and promote a safer environment for Jonesboro residents and first responders; and
WHEREAS, equipment listed in this resolution will provide the Jonesboro Police Department with vital real-time and recorded video data; and
WHEREAS, the equipment listed in this resolution will provide Jonesboro firefighters needed communication and personal protection equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Wireless Information Network was created to provide a reliable, statewide means of communication for the state’s first responder; and
WHEREAS, AWINS radio equipment detailed in this appropriation will put essential city departments on the same radio system that will create a fully integrated communication system that will increase efficiency and safety in times when coordinated response efforts are necessary; and
WHEREAS, facility upgrades listed in this appropriation will improve communications and security for city facilities; and
WHEREAS, the equipment sought satisfies the guidelines set forth for American Rescue Plan funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
1. The City Council and Mayor Harold Copenhaver of the City of Jonesboro approve allocating $1,306,525 of American Rescue Plan Act funds the following items:
$158,000 Street Department AWINS Radio Equipment
$ 87,800 Sanitation Department AWINS Radio Equipment
$ 50,250 Code Enforcement AWINS Radio Equipment
$ 25,000 E911 AWINS Radio Equipment
$349,500 Police Department AWINS Radio Equipment
$ 89,475 Fire Department AWINS Radio Equipment
$ 17,000 E911 Facility Security Upgrades
$ 50,000 Fire Department Turnout Uniforms and PPE (20 units)
$ 65,000 Truck M...
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