06/24/2014 Resolutions 2014-176 RESOLUTION 2014-176
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 through
the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is currently
accepting applications for community revitalization opportunities through Phase II Comprehensive
Revitalization grant; and
WHEREAS,a grant application has been prepared to request funding for the activities
to include street repair; and
WHEREAS, a$225,000 grant is being requested by the City; and
WHEREAS, the required 1:1 match will be provided by the City; 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 grant
application; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on June 17, 2014, offered 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 assistance from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the
purpose of funding eligible Community Development Block Grant activities; and
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant applications and other
documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant programs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, June 24, 2014.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0
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