03/13/2007 Resolutions 2007-62RESOLUTION 2007-62
WHEREAS, in 2002, the City of Grand Island and the County of Hall spent
approximately $120,000 on photography and processing for aerial photographs to be taken of the
area; and
WHEREAS, it is has been recommended that a group of government entities unite to
update the aerial photographs in their respective regions at a more cost effective rate; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) in the Omaha
Metropolitan area along with Adams County, Buffalo County and Madison County and the cities of
Columbus, Kearney and Norfolk have indicated an interest in working together to provide high
resolution aerial photography for their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, this project involves cooperation on many levels and will result in a
significant cost savings to all entities involved in this project; and
WHEREAS, the City's cost share of the project will be no more than $42,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement by and
between the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA), Adams County, Buffalo County,
Madison County and the cities of Columbus, Kearney and Norfolk and the City of Grand Island, is
hereby approved according to the terms set out in the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such Interlocal Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 13, 2007.
Marg et Hornady, Mayo
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form o ~_
March 12, 2007 o City Attorney