10/26/2010 Resolutions 2010-293RESOLUTION 2010-293
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the
Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department o f Economic Development is offering a CDBG
Tourism Development Grant for activities that meet the CDBG national objective ofbenefiting low-
to-moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, the City will apply for and administer a $110,000 Tourism Development
Grant ($100,000 project cost/$10,000 general administration) for Facade and Lobby renovations at
the Grand Theatre; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Theatre has committed matching funds of $250,000 for a
projected project cost of $350,000; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department ofEconomic Development presently requires a
public hearing to accept comments and inform the public on the status of the proposed project and
grant application; and
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WHEREAS, the public hearing on October 26, 2010, offers the public opportunityto
make such comments to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby
authorized to apply for a Tourism Development Grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for renovations at the Grand Theatre and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant programs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 26, 2010.
Margar Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ^ ~
October 25, 2010 p City Attorney