07/25/2006 Resolutions 2006-213
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-213
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2005, the State of Nebraska passed LB 90 which makes
$250,00.00 available per year to Nebraska communities to fund programs to build entrepreneurial
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit ofa general local
government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development Under the Building Entrepreneurial Communities Act; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared by the Grand Island Area
Chamber of Commerce to request funding in the amount of$25,000.00 over a period of two years,
which will create training sessions and a business development series for minority business in the
City of Grand Island, which will focus mainly on Hispanic businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will not be responsible for funding this project;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that: the City of Grand Island, Nebraska hereby
approves the request of the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce to support its application to
the State of Nebraska for a Building Entrepreneurial Communities Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to sign all documents to accompany said application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 25,2006.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a
July 25, 2006 a City Attorney