RES NO 06-01-2019 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.060 - 0I -2019
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren understands Federal-aid Transportation Alternatives Program
Funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to develop or
improve the Downtown Van Buren Streetscape Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren 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, 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
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren will participate in accordance with its designated responsibility,
including maintenance of this project.
SECTION 2: Mayor Joe Hurst and City Clerk-Treasurer Phyllis Thomas are hereby authorized and
directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the
construction of the above stated project.
SECTION 3: The City of Van Buren City Council pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to initiate action to implement
this project.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of LI for and () against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 24th day of June 2019.
P46-571.—
Mayor
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Ph*g Thomas _ • • •«
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney