The City of Jonesboro committee voted to forward Resolution 25-1-36 to full City Council approving a $25,870 supplemental agreement with Fisher Arnold for additional services on the University Heights Linked Trail project.

City staff said the supplemental work includes plan adjustments intended to "minimize negative impacts" at the intersection of Fielder Road and Aggie Road. Staff explained Fielder Road currently has an approximate 18% grade at the intersection, which is steeper than the city code allows for new roadway construction. The proposed work would lessen the slope so vehicles approach Aggie Road at a flatter angle and to bring the roadway closer to code compliance.

The resolution states funding for the supplemental agreement will come from the capital improvement budget and authorizes the mayor and city clerk to execute documents to effectuate the agreement and directs the purchasing agent to increase the purchase order amount as necessary. The committee recorded a motion and second and forwarded the item to full council for final approval. No construction schedule or contractor selection beyond the supplemental agreement was specified at the committee meeting.