10/11/2016 Resolutions 2016-254RESOLUTION 2016-254
WHEREAS, at the primary election held May, 2016, the electorate of City
approved by majority vote of the votes cast the imposition of an occupation tax on retailers of
food and beverages at a rate of one and one-half percent on the sale of all food and beverages
presently subject to sales tax at commercial establishments in the City; and
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned ballot measure directed the occupation tax
shall be used for the following community enhancements:
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The annual financial commitment to the Nebraska State Fair as
required by state law;
Promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows,
trade shows and similar events that will attract visitors to
Grand Island;
3. Ongoing enhancement and development of recreational and
athletic facilities such as hike, bike and recreational trails, ball
fields and other community activity needs; and
4. Invest in community development projects and activities that
stimulate progress and growth for Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute Section 13-315 authorizes cities to expend
up to four-tenths of one percent of the taxable valuation of the city for the purpose of
encouraging immigration, new industries, and investment and to conduct and carry on a publicity
campaign, including a publicity campaign conducted for the purpose of exploiting and
advertising the various agricultural, horticultural, manufacturing, commercial, and other
resources, including utility services, of the city. Such sum may be expended directly by the city
or may be paid to the chamber of commerce or other commercial organization or a similar
county organization or multicounty organization or local development corporation to be
expended for the purposes enumerated in this section under the direction of the board of directors
of the organization; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract with a community based, private nonprofit
corporation to assist and partner with the City for the development of programs, projects, and
events specifically designed to promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows, trade
shows and similar events that will attract visitors to Grand Island and community development
projects and activities that stimulate progress and growth for Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, Grow Grand Island, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation ("GGI"),
was organized and established through the effort of community minded individuals and
organizations for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and developing projects and programs
to promote entertainment, agricultural and livestock shows, trade shows and similar events that
will attract visitors to Grand Island and to invest in community development projects and
activities that stimulate progress and growth for Grand Island; and
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WHEREAS, GGI has and will obtain funds for its community enhancement
programs through private and corporate contributions, grants, gifts, and other sources; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for City and GGI to participate in a joint public-private
effort for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and developing community enhancement
programs for Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, such joint public-private effort enhances efficiency, promotes cost
savings and increases the effectiveness of community enhancement programs that would
otherwise be realized through a separate private and a separate public program; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City, its citizenry, and the Grand
Island community and area that City contract with GGI, as set forth herein, for the establishment,
development, operation, and maintenance of community enhancement programs within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Agreement between the City of
Grand Island and Grow Grand Island, Inc. should be and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such Agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 11, 2016.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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