09/13/2022 Resolutions 2022-255R E S O L U T I O N 2022-255
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with the Central
Community College Foundation (CCCF) is proposing to submit a grant application to the Peter
Kiewit Foundation for funding to build a new playground proposed at Ryder Park. The application
will be requesting up to $150,000 to assist in funding of the estimated $1.1 million project; and
WHEREAS, initially Central Community College Foundation, Inc. (CCCF) and the
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation planned to handle all the fundraising efforts for the
playground; however, CCCF found that there are potential grants that requires the owner to apply;
and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends submitting the playground application to the
Peter Kiewit Foundation so that the City can help with fundraising efforts by applying for grants that
require the owner's submission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council approve the grant application
submission to the Peter Kiewit Foundation for funding to build a new playground proposed at Ryder
Park and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 13, 2022.
R r G. Steele, ayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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September 12, 2022 tt City Attorney