09/13/2011 Resolutions 2011-246RESOLUTION 2011 -246
WHEREAS, on June 10, 1996, by Resolution 96 -188, the City of Grand Island
approved and adopted the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Development Plan, which included
the development of a hike/bike trail system for the community; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention ofthe Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation
Department, and Community Development to extend the hike/bike tail recently constructed along
Capital Avenue under Project STPAA -5436 from Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is requesting grant funding for such project, and
WHEREAS, if granted, assistance would be provided for 80% ofthe project costs, for
a total of $694,179.10; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska has available a minimum of 20% for a
total of $173,544.78 of the project cost and has the financial ability to operate and maintain the
completed facility in a safe and attractive manner for public use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports the
construction of the hike/bike trail, and further approved and authorized an application for assistance
from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the purpose of constructing such trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such application and other documentation on behalf ofthe City of Grand Island for such grant
process.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 13, 2011.
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved Form �
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