08/09/2011 Resolutions 2011-197RESOLUTION 2011 -197
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is one of eight Nebraska
communities that has been selected to receive a Greener Nebraska Towns Program grant; and
WHEREAS, the $55,000 grant will enable each partner community to intensively
plant trees, implement waterwise landscape demonstration projects and conduct public outreach
and education activities; and
WHEREAS, the project will include the planting of at least 300 trees at key
locations within the community and the implementation of at least one "waterwise" landscape
project that demonstrates the wise use of water in the landscape; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be allocated over a two -year period from July 1, 2011
to November 30, 2013 and requre a 1:1 match from the community.; and
WHEREAS, the required 1:1 cash match will be met by the City and community
through a variety of sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby authorized accept the 2011 Greener
Nebraska Towns grant; and
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Project Agreement and
other documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant process.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 9, 2011.
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a
August 8, 2011 n City Attorney