08/26/2008 Resolutions 2008-219RESOLUTION 2008-219
WHEREAS, in February 2004, the Grand Island City Council identified development of a
permanent, regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility as a community goal; and
Goals:
and
WHEREAS, the current City Council have selected the following 2008-09 City Council
Secure funding and begin construction of the Household Hazardous Waste facility.
Continue to aggressively address environmental issues and advocate for citizens.
WHEREAS, in July 2008, Grand Island City Council approved $12,500 redesign with
MILCO and Associates from the Solid Waste Fund; and
WHEREAS, the building plan and site plan have been prepared by MILCO Environmental
Services, INC., with an estimated construction cost of $784,000; and
WHEREAS, staff has added a 7% contingency for a total cost of $836,360; and
WHEREAS, if awarded the grant, a city match of $40,000 cash maybe allocated in the 2009-
2010 budget; and
WHEREAS, an in-kind match of $40,000 for land, $12,500 for redesign, and staff time will be
utilized; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding in the amount of
$796,360 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the construction costs of the facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized to submit a
grant application in the amount of $796,360 to the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the construction of a
Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
all documents necessary for the submission of the grant application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 26, 2008.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
August 25, 2008 ^ City Attorney