04/10/2012 Resolutions 2012-98RESOLUTION 2012-98
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency for a Hazard Mitigation Program Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency are presently accepting grant applications for hazard mitigation; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding to conduct an
Outdoor Warning Siren Replacement and Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other Hall
County Communities; and
WHEREAS, FEMA has approved a$60,000 siren replacement project, providing $45,000
in Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds for the program, and
WHEREAS, the required 25% cash match of $15,000 will be provided by the City, and
WHEREAS, the grant allows for two years (until March 2014) to complete this grant.
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 Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency for the purpose of conducting an Outdoor Warning Siren
Replacement and Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other Hall County
Communities; and
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 Gran�
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a
April 9, 2012 p Ci omey