08121-1 RESOLUTION NO. 812 (#11- 2021)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND GRANTING
AUTHORIZATION TO MAYOR JOHNSON AND OTHER
OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
ROCK REGION METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority ("METRO"),
operates a public transportation system in Central Arkansas and has developed a
Service Agreement, which confirms the intent of METRO and the City of
Jacksonville to provide Jacksonville citizens and visitors with public transportation
to and from locations in the City and elsewhere.
WHEREAS, after consideration and negotiation, it is hereby found that it is
in the best interest of the City to enter into a Service Agreement with METRO.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor, City Clerk, and other designated officials
of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, are hereby authorized to enter into a Service
Agreement (attached hereto) between the City of Jacksonville and METRO. The
City Council recognizes and agrees that doing so will benefit the City of Jacksonville
and its citizens.
SECTION TWO: The Mayor, City Clerk, and designated officials are
hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts
necessary for the development a Service Agreement with METRO.
SECTION THREE: Any other Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of said conflict. This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
OB JOHNS , M YOR
RESOLUTION NO. 812 (#11 — 2021)
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ATTEST:
VITT, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEPHA RIED AN, CITY ATTORNEY