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Committee forwards streetlight purchase, South Caraway ROW, BUILD grant support and municipal lien to Council
Summary
The Finance Administration Committee moved several items to full Council: Resolution 26,011 (waiver to buy specified RAB LED streetlights from Tech Electric), Resolution 26,012 (purchase of right of way on South Caraway Road for $154,700), Resolution 26,013 (support for a U.S. DOT FY2026 BUILD grant application tied to the Ridge Athletic Center), and Resolution 26,015 (municipal lien on 2404 Brazos).
The City of Jonesboro Finance Administration Committee on Jan. 21 voted to forward multiple resolutions to full City Council, including a waiver to buy specified streetlight fixtures, a right‑of‑way purchase for South Caraway Road, support for a U.S. Department of Transportation FY2026 BUILD grant application, and a municipal lien placement.
Streetlights (Resolution 26,011)
Chair (Speaker 1) read Resolution 26,011 to waive competitive bidding and authorize purchasing the city’s pedestrian‑priority post‑top fixtures (RAB LED model as read in the record) from a local distributor, Tech Electric of Jonesboro, citing the need to maintain quick access to fixtures and replacement parts for public safety. Committee Member (Speaker 3) moved the item forward and it was seconded; Chair (Speaker 1) called for the vote. The transcript records the motion to forward but does not include roll‑call results.
South Caraway right of way (Resolution 26,012)
Chair (Speaker 1) read Resolution 26,012 authorizing the city to purchase additional right of way on…
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