06/10/2008 Resolutions 2008-153RESOLUTION 2008-153
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for a Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is presently
accepting grant applications for community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding for water main
replacement, direct rehabilitation for homeowners and down payment assistance for first time
homebuyers; and
WHEREAS, a $254,230 grant is being requested to fund such programs, $120,000 of
which will be used for water main replacement, $108,314 for direct rehabilitation for homeowners
and/or down payment assistance for first time homebuyers, 7% ($17,796) will be for General
Administration, and 7% (8,120) will be used for Housing Administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCII., OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby authorized to apply for financial
assistance from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the purpose
of funding water main replacement, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Down
Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers for the City of Grand Island.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant application 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, June 10, 2008.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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June 9, 2008 ^ City Attorney