09/13/2011 Resolutions 2011-248RESOLUTION 2011 -248
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 of the Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation
Department, and Community Development to construct a hike/bike trail from the Riverway Trail
along South Locust south across two channels of the Platte River and west into Mormon Island State
Park; 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 $1,380,822; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska has available a minimum of 20% for a
total of $345,206.00 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 as to Form a
September 12, 2011 0 City orney