09/09/2008 Resolutions 2008-246RESOLUTION 2008-246
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 Parks and Recreation Department to
construct a trail addition connecting the State Street Trail to the new trail addition associated
with the Capital Avenue widening project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has two applications to submit for
Transportation Enhancement Funds for two quality projects and is required to prioritize the grant
requests for selection purposes; and
WHEREAS, the priority project for this grant cycle is the State Street and Capital
Avenue Hike & Bike Trail Connector and the City is requesting grant funding for such project;
and
WHEREAS, if granted, assistance would be provided for 80% of the project
costs, for a total of $219,862.40; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has available a minimum of
20%, for a total of $54,965.60 of the project cost and has the financial ability to operate and
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 as a priority project, and further approves and authorizes
applications for assistance from the Transportation Enhancement Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such application and other documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for
such grant process.
maintain the completed facility in a safe and attractive manner for public use
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on September 9, 2008.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form • L~_
September 8, 2008 • City Attorney