02/14/2017 Resolutions 2017-25RESOLUTION 2017-25
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds 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, a grant was awarded to the City of Grand Island in the amount of
$935,000 for the purposes of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting an 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 Community Development Block Grant # 10-ED-O 10 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, on February 14, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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