01/27/2009 Resolutions 2009-20RESOLUTION 2009-20
WHEREAS, in February 2004, the Grand Island City Council identified development
of a permanent, regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility as a community goal; and
WHEREAS, the current City Council have selected the following 2008-09 City
Council Goals:
Secure funding and begin construction of the Household Hazardous Waste facility.
Continue to aggressively address environmental issues and advocate for citizens.
and
WHEREAS, in July 2008, Grand Island City Council approved $12,500 redesign with
MILCO and Associates from the Solid Waste Fund; and
WHEREAS, the building and site plan was prepared by MILCO Environmental
services; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved an interlocal agreement with fourteen communities and three
counties August 26, 2008; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorized a Nebraska Environmental Trust construction
Grant August 26, 2008; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island is hereby authorized
to submit a grant application to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality for the operation
of a Household Hazardous Waste Facility for five years at an estimated cost of $200,000 per year..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 27, 2009.
Margaret Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a ~ i ~~---
January 26, 2009 tl City Attorney