01/11/1999 Resolutions 99-SWA-1RESOLUTION 99-SWA-1
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency is a joint entity created by
and between the City of Grand Island and the County of Hall; and
WHEREAS, approximately 224 acres of property to the north of, and adjacent to the
existing regional landfill is available for purchase; and
WHEREAS, such property has the same geological and hydrogeological
characteristics as the current landfill site; and
WHEREAS, this property would provide a buffer between the current facility and
neighboring property owners and provide a barrow (soil) source for current and future operations,
construction and closure; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 11, 1999 for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition; and
WHEREAS, grant funding to assist in purchasing such property is available through
the Waste Reduction and Incentive Grants program is available; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Public Works Department be authorized to
negotiate on behalf of the Solid Waste Agency, for the acquisition of such property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, acting as the governing body of the Grand Island
Area Solid Waste Agency, that the acquisition of approximately 224 acres of property to the north
of, and adjacent to the existing regional landfill is hereby approved; and the Public Works
Department is hereby authorized to negotiate such acquisition on behalf of the Solid Waste Agency.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on January 11, 1999.
Cindy K. Johnson, City Clerk
This Resolution was tabled by the Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency
Board on January 11, 1999,
Approved as to Form
January 7, 1999 ~ City Attorney
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