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Finance committee moves to forward property purchase for drainage and streetlight contract to full council
Summary
The committee considered a resolution to buy 1215 North Main Street for a stormwater detention site and a low-bid acceptance to contract Wilkins Electric LLC for streetlights; both items were moved and seconded for forwarding to full council and committee members asked clarifying questions about drainage, appraisals and light types.
The Jonesboro Finance and Administration Council Committee heard two new-business resolutions concerning a property purchase identified for stormwater detention and a streetlight installation contract, and motions were made and seconded to forward both items to full council for final action.
Resolution 25-017 would authorize the city to contract to purchase property at 1215 North Main Street from Swattell 3601 LLC for $175,000 plus normal closing costs, with funding from the Capital Improvements Fund miscellaneous drainage line item in the 2025 budget. The resolution text attached a real-estate contract and authorizes the mayor and city clerk to execute documents if council approves the purchase.
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