01/27/2015 Resolutions 2015-22 RESOLUTION 2015-22
WHEREAS,on April 23,2013,by Resolution 2013-125,the City of Grand Island approved
the authorization of the Mayor filing applications with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal
Transportation Assistance; and
WHEREAS, at this time it is requested such resolution be amended to authorize the
Mayor or his designee to execute and file applications for Federal assistance with the Federal
Transit Administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
1. That the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute and file an application for
Federal assistance on behalf of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska with the Federal
Transit Administration for Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C.Chapter 53 or
any other Federal statutes authorizing a project administered by the Federal Transit
Administration. The State of Nebraska acting through its Department of Roads
(NDOR), is the Designated Recipient for small urbanized areas as defined by 49
U.S.C. 5302(4). The City of Grand Island,Nebraska has received authority from the
Designated Recipient to apply for Urbanized Area Formula Program assistance as a
direct recipient. NDOR and the City of Grand Island will enter into a supplemental
agreement with FTA each time the City of Grand Island applies for funds.
2. That the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute and file with its applications
the annual certifications and assurances and other documents the Federal Transit
Administration requires before awarding a Federal assistance grant or cooperative
agreement.
3. That the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute the grant and cooperative
agreements with the Federal Transit Administration on behalf of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
4. That the Finance Director/City Treasurer is authorized to draw against available
grant funding using the ECHO web system.
5. That the City of Grand Island intends to insure the matching funds necessary for
providing transit services are included and spending authority is authorized as
needed within the approved annual budget of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 27, 2015.
Jerem Je sen, ayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a Srj
January 26,2015 11 City orney