10/09/2007 Resolutions 2007-249RESOLUTION 2007-249
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 of Economic Development is offering a
second cycle of funding for CDBG Planning Grant applications; and
WHEREAS, the City will apply for and administer a $25,000 Planning Grant, which
includes $1,750 for general administration; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority and the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation have committed to a portion of the required 25% of matching
funds; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development presently requires
a public hearing to accept comments and inform the public on the status of the proposed project and
grant application; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on October 9, 2007, offered the public opportunity to
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 application for a Planning Grant is
approved and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any related documents 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 9, 2007.
Margar Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form u _
October 8, 2007 n City Attorney