11/10/2020 Resolutions 2020-288R E S O L U T I O N 2020-288
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
requires multiple certifications in order to comply with the Community Development Block Grant
Program requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act),
public Law 116-136, which was signed on March 27, 2020, through the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program Entitlement communities have been notified they will receive a
formula allocation from the first round of CDBG-CV funding to be used specifically for the
prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island completed a substantial amendment to the
2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan in order to receive Community
Development Block Grant funds through CARES Act; and
WHEREAS, the City must enter into a Sub-Recipient Agreement with each
organization identified in the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, The YWCA Women's Empowerment Center was identified in the 2019-
2023 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan to be awarded $30,000 from said funds as set
forth in Sub-recipient Agreement.
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 enter into an agreement with The YWCA 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, November 10, 2020.
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R r G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tt
November 9, 2020 � City Attorney