10/12/2010 Resolutions 2010-280RESOLUTION 2010-280
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation is awarded a Foster Youth
Advisory and Council Development grant to the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, the grant includes fmancial support of up to $13,000 to complete a
community assessment and strategic plan for foster youth;
WHEREAS, a Foster Youth Council must be formed and a community assessment
completed by January 31, 2011, or as amended or extended by the Nebraska Children and Families
Foundation;
WHEREAS, the Coalition for Children sought independent proposals for a Host Agencyto
coordinate the project in collaboration with Coalition members and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) submitted a proposal and has
agreed to carry out the Scope of Work as identified by the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition will work closely with CASA in completing the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will serve as fiscal agent for dispersing grant funds
and monitoring expenses; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared outlining the
responsibilities of the City of Grand Island, the Coalition for Children and Court Appointed Special
Advocates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the City, the
Coalition for Children and Court Appointed Special Advocates is approved and that the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such
agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 12, 2010.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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October 11, 2010 ^ City Attorney