03/25/2014 Resolutions 2014-66 RESOLUTION 2014-66
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Island,Nebraska,is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds.
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island received a CDBG Supplemental
Comprehensive Revitalization Grant 13-CR-102 in the amount of$300,000 for activities that meet
the CDBG national objective of benefiting low-to-moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS,the City will apply for the contract amendment for CDBG 13-CR-102 in
order to redirect all project activities within the grant to Street Improvements; and
WHEREAS,the required 1:1 match will be provided by existing and completed City
projects within the same area; 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 March 20,2014, 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 amendment with the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for the project changes for the 13-CR-102 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, March 25, 2014.
Jay 'avri r ek, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ° Vt■
March 24,2014 0 City rney