07/24/2018 Resolutions 2018-224RESOLUTION 2018-224
WHEREAS, during the weekend of April 14, 2018, freezing rain and high winds
caused significant damage to the Utility Department's electric distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the storm was officially declared a disaster by the federal government on
June 29, 2018, which allows affected agencies to apply for grants related to cost reimbursement for
damages because of the winter storm disaster; and
WHEREAS, as part of the grant application process, an authorized representative of
the applying agency must review and sign various forms, including an Applicant Information Form, a
Sub-Recipient Disaster Grant Agreement, and a Risk Assessment; and
WHEREAS, these documents must be completed and submitted within 30 days of the
disaster declaration date; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities and Legal Departments have reviewed these forms and
recommend that the Utilities Director be designated the Authorized Representative to execute
documents related to disaster grants for federally declared disaster #4375.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Utilities Director for the City of Grand
Island be the designated as the Authorized Representative to apply for grants related to federally
declared disaster #4375.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 24, 2018.
Attest:
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