0849RESOLUTION NO. 849 (#07 - 2024)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE,
ARKANSAS SUPPORTING THE WOOTEN ROAD PROJECT
AND COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE
SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville recognizes the need for the Wooten
Road Project to improve transportation infrastructure, enhance safety, and support
economic development within the city; and
WHEREAS, the Suburban Commercial Street project aligns with the City's
goals of promoting mobility, reducing traffic congestion, and providing safe,
multimodal transportation options for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville has identified the Wooten Road Project
as a priority and has reviewed all aspects of the project, including rights-of-way,
utilities relocations, design considerations, and the character of the street and
adjacent land uses; and
WHEREAS, the Wooten Road Project is eligible for up to 80% federal
funding through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Carbon
Reduction Program (CRP), with the City of Jacksonville committing to provide the
required local match of at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville is prepared to meet all project
development requirements and commit to the project schedule to ensure the
obligation of funds by September 2025;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City of Jacksonville hereby expresses its strong
support for the Wooten Road Project and acknowledges its significance to the
community.
SECTION TWO: The City of Jacksonville commits to providing the
required local match of at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash, as well as
any additional costs that may arise beyond the federal funding provided.
SECTION THREE: The City of Jacksonville authorizes the submission of
the Wooten Road Project application to Metroplan for consideration under the
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
for Federal Fiscal Year 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 849 (907 — 2024)
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SECTION FOUR: The City of Jacksonville commits to the project
schedule, including the completion of design work and any necessary environmental
and right-of-way clearances, to ensure the project is ready for obligation by
September 2025.
SECTION FIVE: The City of Jacksonville will work collaboratively with
Metroplan, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), and other
stakeholders to successfully implement the Wooten Road Project.
SECTION SIX: 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 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2024.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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F ELMORE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
6HANIE FRIEDMAN, CIT ATTORNEY