04/14/2009 Resolutions 2009-75RESOLUTION 2009-75
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for. a Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is presently
accepting grant applications for community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding to conduct a
Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Revitalization Strategy update for 131ow-to-moderate income
Block Groups; and
WHEREAS, a $12,000 grant is being requested to fund such programs, plus 7%
($840.00) for General Administration, and
WHEREAS, the required 25% cash match of $4,000 will be provided by the City.
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 financial
assistance from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the purpose
of conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Revitalization Strategy update
for the City of Grand Island; and.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant application and
other documentation on behalf of the City of Grand Island for such grant process.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 14, 2009.
Marg et Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form #-.~V~~
April 13, 2009 a CityAttorney