During a recent city council meeting in Jonesboro, Arkansas, members convened to discuss several key agenda items, including a significant change order for a local construction project. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation led by Dr. Charles Coman, emphasizing community stewardship.

The council confirmed a quorum and proceeded to the consent agenda, where a request was made to remove resolution 24057. Following this, the council adopted the consent agenda with the exception of the aforementioned resolution.

The focal point of the meeting was the approval of Change Order Number 3 for the Jonesboro downtown to Arkansas State University (ASU) connection project. This change order, proposed by Sud Construction Incorporated, involves an increase in the contract amount by $57,683.10. The funding for this change order will be sourced from the city’s capital budget, and the council authorized the mayor and city clerk to accept the change order and adjust the purchase order accordingly.

Council members were invited to ask questions or provide comments regarding the resolution, indicating ongoing engagement with the financial implications of the project. The meeting underscored the city council's commitment to infrastructure development and fiscal responsibility as they navigate the complexities of local governance.