RES NO 09-04-2009 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. ct -4 -2009
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF VAN BUREN'S
SUPPORT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT'S SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas has applied for funding through the Arkansas Safe
Routes To School Program to develop and improve pedestrian routes to and from
Van Buren Schools; and
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands that Federal -aid Funds are available
for this project, on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and
proof of payment prior to actual monetary reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren, Arkansas understands that there will be no reimbursement
for any work accomplished prior to the issuance by the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department of an official Notice to Proceed; and
WHEREAS, this project, using federal funding, will be open and available for use by the general
public and maintained by the applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Van Buren, Arkansas wishes to participate in the Arkansas State
Highway and Transportation Department's Safe Routes To School Program, develop
and improve pedestrian routes to and from Van Buren Schools, in accordance with
its designated responsibility, including maintenance of such projects.
SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas is hereby authorized and directed to
execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to facilitate and expedite
the participation in, and construction of, the above stated project or projects.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas pledges its full support and
hereby authorizes the City of Van Buren, Arkansas to cooperate with the Arkansas
State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement this
program.
IN TESTIMONY WI- IEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of j for and 0 against, the foregoing Resolution at its
Regular Meeting held on the 21st day of September 200 0
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Robert D. Freeman, ayor
ATTESTED: APP P R VED Fe E I,
Barbie Curtis, City Clerk/Treasurer N. Don:Id Jenkii y Atto •y