04/28/2015 Resolutions 2015-119 ___ RESOLUTION 2015-119
WHEREAS,the Nebraska State Fair has generously donated$100,000 to the City of
Grand Island for Community Betterment; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the $100,000 gift dollars be distributed as follows:
• $50,000 to the implementation phase of the Grow Grand Island initiative
• $20,000 administered by the Grand Island Community Foundation with the purpose of the
dollars being used for paying entry fees for activities such as youth sports,band, dance,etc.
for underprivileged children with the limitation of$100 per child per year
• $10,000 to the newly established Grand Island Livestock Complex Authority organization to
assist in marketing the world class facilities at the State Fair Park
• $10,000 to the Downtown Business Improvement District for promotion of activities and
events in the downtown area
• $10,000 to be earmarked for the initiative to redevelop the Grand Island Veterans Home site.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the Nebraska State Fair donation of$100,000
---- be allocated as mentioned above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, April 28, 2015.
Jerem . Jen en,(4.h yor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a ='_1d
April 27,2015 a CI Cr orney