07/12/2011 Resolutions 2011-169RESOLUTION 2011 -169
WHEREAS, in 2009, the City of Grand Island was awarded a $993,712
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for property acquisition, demolition, redevelopment of new housing, housing
administration, and general administration; and
WHEREAS, in September 2010, the Department of Economic Development
awarded an extra $190,000 to the City for additional demolition and redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the project has enabled the City to demolish 11 blighted structures and
will fund construction of eight (8) new houses on a portion of the lots; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity to demolish and construct two additional houses has
extended the amount of time needed to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the current contract end date is August 23, 2011 and the proposed
contract end date is August 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, required documents for the extension request have been prepared and
must be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for authorization.
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 request a twelve -month
extension for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant (09- 3N -11).
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 12, 2011.
Attest:
DOE)"-
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form A
July 11, 2011 a City Attorney