04/28/2020 Resolutions 2020-109�
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RESOLUTION 2020-109
WHEREAS, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Pub. L. 116-94,
December 20, 2019) ("FY 2020 Appropriations Act") appropriated $1 billion to be awarded by
the Department of Transportation ("DOT") for National Infrastructure Investments.; and
WHEREAS, This appropriation stems from the program funded and implemented pursuant to
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Recovery Act") and is known as the
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or `BUILD Transportation Grants,"
program.; and
WHEREAS, on March 03, 2020 a Notice of funding Opportunity was posted by the
Department of Transportation ("DOT") for infrastructure projects; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Transportation has identified a Grant opportunity
in Grand Island through their State Freight Plan and requested that the City participate in the
application process; and
WHEREAS, there is no anticipated cost to the City of making the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Transportation and their consultant Quetica will
complete the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation requires approval of City
Council before submission of the final version of Application.
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
approves the intent to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation; and
the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign such certifications on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 28, 2020.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwaxds, City Clerk
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Roge' G. Steele, Mayor
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April 27, 2020 � City Attorney