02/12/2008 Resolutions 2008-40RESOLUTION 2008-40
WHEREAS, in March, 2006, the State of Nebraska Department of Economic
Development awarded the City of Grand Island a Community Development Block Grant in the
amount of $296,113 for the purpose of community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the contract of the grant expired on December 31, 2007, and completion
of some projects have been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances; and
WHEREAS, additional time is needed for grant completion and a request to extend
the contract from the Department of Economic Development is required; and
WHEREAS, Council approval is required in order to submit the amended request to
the Department of Economic Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the request for extension of the contract of the
grant from the Department of Economic Development 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, February 12, 2008.
Margar t Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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February 11, 2008 c City Attorney