03/14/2017 Resolutions 2017-79RESOLUTION 2017-79
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
Comprehensive Revitalization Grant for activities that meet the CDBG national objective of
benefiting low-to-moderate income persons or areas; and
WHEREAS, a 3 grants were awarded in the amount of $720,000 for the purposes of
Comprehensive Revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting an contract amendment with the State of Nebraska
related to the National Objective; 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 amendment with the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for Comprehensive Revitalization Grants 13-CR-002 and 13-CR-102 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 March 14, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Approved as to Form tt
March 13, 2017 � G'1ty,Attorney