01/13/2009 Resolutions 2009-10RESOLUTION 2009-10
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has been awarded a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Nebraska Department ofEconomic Development for
economic development and planning for the Cornhusker Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide Certified Grant Administration for this CDBG grant
project and facilitate the distribution of up to $75,000 in grant funds to the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency has
committed a $75,000 match to the GIAEDC for a total projected project cost of $150,000; and
WHEREAS, it would be efficient to have the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation carry out the planning activities set forth in the grant award documents
rather than duplicate efforts; and
WHEREAS, the GIAEDC agrees to follow all standards, recordkeeping, and reporting
requirements of the applicable State and Federal agencies in performing the grant project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska hereby
enters into an agreement with the GIAEDC to carry out the economic development planning project
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, January 13, 2009.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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January 13, 2009 o City Attorney