08/28/2012 Resolutions 2012-230 RESOLUTION 2012-230
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Island,Nebraska,is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract
amendment through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is offering a
CDBG Economic Development Grant for activities that meet the CDBG national objective of
benefiting low-to-moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, a grant was awarded for improvements in Block Groups 11 and 12 for
the amount of$270,020.00; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting an extension and budget amendment of Phase II
funds for sewer improvements; 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 June 12, 2012, 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 a contract extension and budget amendment with the Nebraska Department of
Economic Development for the Community Revitalization Phase II Grant 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, August 28, 2012.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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