09/13/2016 Resolutions 2016-211RESOLUTION 2016-211
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract
amendment through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development offers a CDBG
Economic Development Grant for activities that meet the CDBG national objective of benefiting
low-to-moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, three grants were awarded in the amount of $720,000 for the purposes of
Comprehensive Revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting an budget amendment and extension of the
contract deadline with the State of Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development presently requires
certification of approval of the local governing body.
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 extension with the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for the Comprehensive Revitalization Grants 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, and September 13, 2016.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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