08/13/2013 Resolutions 2013-271 Resolution #2013-271 was pulled from the August 13, 2013 City Council agenda.
RESOLUTION 2013-271
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation and the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce have representatives
serving as members of the Home for Our Heroes Committee; and
WHEREAS,the City,County,Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of
Commerce along with the entire Grand Island area community have an interest in retaining the Grand
Island Veterans Home and will be affected by the loss of that Home; and
WHEREAS, a selection committee acting on behalf of the State of Nebraska has
decided to move the Veterans Home to Kearney,Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce plans to engage the law firm of Husch
Blackwell, LLP to explore legal options regarding the State's decision to relocate the Veterans
Home; and
WHEREAS, the total fee for Husch, Blackwell's services is $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is requesting the City of Grand Island
contribute$10,000.00 to assist in paying Husch, Blackwell's fees.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to pay$10,000.00 to the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce to assist it in paying
the fees of Husch Blackwell, LLP.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 13, 2013.
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0 _ ,
August 12,2013 ❑ City•ffney