11/08/2011 Resolutions 2011-322RESOLUTION 2011-322
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska desires to establish and further
communication and collaboration with similar cities in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska desires to preserve local control and
represent the interests of and improve the quality of life of their citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska desires to share and evaluate best
practices in city management and strategies for addressing issues of common concern; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska desires to monitor, evaluate and
respond to legislative issues of mutual concern to similar cities in a timely manner with a unified
voice; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska wishes to join with the cities of
Lexington, Kearney, Hastings and North Platte to form the Greater Nebraska Cities to take such
actions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska will be represented by the Mayor,
City Administrator and the City Council President or Council designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to
proceed with the formulation of any and all guidelines, documents or other memoranda between the
City of Grand Island and the Greater Nebraska Cities so as to effect acceptance ofinembership to the
organization.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2011.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
November 9, 2011 � City rney