06/28/2011 Resolutions 2011-154RESOLUTION 2011 -154
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of
Children and Family Services Child Welfare Unit has awarded a $30,000 grant to the City ofGrand
Island; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is the implementation of the Child Well -
Being Strategic Plan created and carried out by the Coalition for Children;
WHEREAS, Grand Island was selected as one of five pilot communities for this
work based on statewide data about child abuse and neglect and related needs, as well as
community capacity to address the needs and carry out the terms of the grant; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition for Children will work with Community Development to
carry out the scope of work as outlined in the agreement between June 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island will serve as fiscal agent for the grant; and
WHEREAS, a prevention subgrant contract has been received by the City and must
be signed by the Mayor to accept the grant award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement with the Nebraska Department
of Health and Human Services Division of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Unit 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 program.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, N
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
J4 28, 2011.
Approved as to Form
June 24, 2011 n it orney