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Jackson council approves grant applications and public‑works items, endorses wayfinding design
Summary
Council authorized a $5 million US DOT SS4A grant application (20% local match), accepted multiple no‑match grants for park accessibility and beautification, approved contracts and adopted a citywide wayfinding sign standard to be piloted downtown with existing downtown improvement funds.
At its May 5 meeting, Jackson City Council approved several grant resolutions and routine procurement items.
The council authorized staff to apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant requesting $5 million for safety improvements on the I‑45 bypass; the application requires a 20% local match (about $1 million) and would fund five years of implementation beginning in FY28. The council voted to authorize the application, 8–0.
Council also accepted a $15,000 National Environmental Education Foundation grant for ADA walkway improvements at Conger Park and a Keep America Beautiful Greatest Green Grant (no match) to expand median wildflower plantings; both passed 8–0. A contract with JD Distributors for janitorial supplies was approved, and the council adopted a citywide wayfinding sign family and design standard recommended by consultants and Visit Jackson. Staff said an initial downtown pilot will use about $50,000 in downtown improvement funds; total estimated costs for the pilot were cited near $150,000 and staff will phase additional signage as grant and private funding are secured. The wayfinding standard was adopted by council; the recorded vote was 7–0.
Other routine items — committee appointments, invoices over $10,000 and minor budget recognitions — were approved as recorded. The council adjourned after recognizing Parks & Recreation Director Tony Black on his final meeting.
