09/09/2008 Resolutions 2008-250RESOLUTION 2008-250
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the
Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is offering a
CDBG Planning Grant for economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City will apply for and administer a $75,000 Planning Grant for
economic development planning for the Cornhusker Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency has
committed a $75,000 match for a projected project cost of $150,000; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development presently requires
a public hearing to accept comments and inform the public on the status of the proposed project and
grant application; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on September 9, 2008, offers the public opportunity to
make such comments to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby
authorized to apply for financial assistance from the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for economic development planning for the Cornhusker Industrial Park and the Mayor
is hereby authorized and directed to execute such proceedings on behalf of the City of Grand Island
for such grant programs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 9, 2008.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ^
September 8, 2008 ^ City Attorney