08/22/2006 Resolutions 2006-236
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-236
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 Health and Human
Services for a State Access and Visitation Program grant; and
WHEREAS, the Heartland Family Visitation Center is presently being funded by a
Planning/Implementation grant from the Department of Justice and from an Access and Visitation
grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has identified
an interest in providing additional grant funding in the amount of$23,000 through September 2007
upon completion and submission ofthe grant application and related paperwork by August 31, 2006;
and
WHEREAS, such grant application must be submitted by a municipality, and any
grant funding would be paid directly to the municipality for distribution as set out in the grant
application and related documents; and
WHEREAS, the requested 10% match will be provided by the Heartland Family
Visitation Center (Safe Haven).
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 financial assistance from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human
Services, State Access and Visitation Program, for the purpose of providing funding for the Access
and Visitation Center Program at the Heartland Family Visitation Center (Safe Haven).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such grant application and other documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for
such grant purposes.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form IX 1YttS
August 17, 2006 IX City Attorney