03/13/2018 Resolutions 2018-73RESOLUTION 2018-73
WHEREAS, In 2016, the State of Nebraska conveyed to the City of Grand Island
various tracts of real estate that were a part of the Central Nebraska Veterans Home; and
WHEREAS, The property conveyed includes tracts north of Nebraska Highway 2
between Broadwell Avenue and Webb Road and South of Highway 281 as well as the
agricultural lands south of Highway 2 and north of Capital Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The City issued an RFP seeking proposals from a qualified
consulting firm to assist in the development of a reuse plan for these lands; and
WHEREAS, Olsson Associates, Inc. was selected as the preferred consultant for
providing the services requested. As such, Olsson Associates, Inc. and their partner Ochsner
Hare and Hare underwent a master planning process, guided by input from project stakeholders,
City staff inembers, and residents of Grand Island. This document details that master planning
process, the basis for the master plan's recommendations, and the master plan itself. The plan is
not a static document. While it was compiled as a reflection of existing conditions and
stakeholders' and the public's interests at the time, the plan will have important implications for
future site redevelopment, growth, and development projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Veterans Legacy Master Plan be
adopted as presented.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 13, 2018.
Attest:
O.u.,�
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Jer y L.J ns n ayor
Approved as to Form tt
March 12, 2018 tt ty rney