0831RESOLUTION NO. 831 (#16 - 2022)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Metroplan has issued a call for transportation projects from
member jurisdictions for federal fiscal year 2023 and the City of Jacksonville will
submit the West Main Street Bridge Replacement over Bayou Meto Project for
consideration of grant funding, and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville understands that, if selected, Federal -
aid Surface Transportation Program Funds are available at 80% federal participation
and 20% local match for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement over Bayou
Meto, and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville understands that Federal -aid Funds are
available for this project on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished
and proof of payment provided prior to actual monetary reimbursement, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas has
vetted the project and supports its submittal to Metroplan, and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available
for use by the general public and maintained by the applicant for the life of the
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City Council of the City of Jacksonville,
Arkansas agrees to include the local match requirements within its budget for FFY
2023 and subsequent years as necessary.
SECTION TWO: The City of Jacksonville will participate in accordance
with its designated responsibility, including maintenance of this project.
SECTION THREE: The Mayor of the City of Jacksonville is hereby
authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts
necessary to expedite the construction of the above stated project.
SECTION FOUR: The City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas
pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of
Transportation and Metroplan to initiate action to implement this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 831 (#16 — 2022)
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STE ANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY