07/08/2008 Resolutions 2008-190RESOLUTION 2008-190
WHEREAS, in April, 2008, the State of Nebraska Department of Economic
Development awarded the City of Grand Island a Community Development Block Grant in the
amount of $261,010 for Phase II of a community revitalization project; and
WHEREAS, the grant contract will expire August 31, 2008, and completion of Phase
II will be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances that occurred during Phase I of the grant cycle;
and
WHEREAS, additional time is needed for grant completion and the Department of
Economic Development requires a written request and Council resolution to extend the contract; and
WHEREAS, Council approval is required in order to submit the amended request to
the Department of Economic Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the request for extension of the contract of the
grant from the Department of Economic Development is approved and that the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Grand Island for
such grant programs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2008.
Margar t Hornady, ayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ~
July 3, 2008 ^ City Attorney