04/11/2023 Resolutions 2023-94RESOLUTION 2023-94
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is requesting
to apply to the Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for the construction of the West Connector
trail; and
WHEREAS, the West Connector Trail is consistent with the Trail Network of the
overall Ultimate Bicycle and Pedestrian Network in the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan,
decreasing a gap and increasing connectivity between neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, if awarded this grant, the grant will fund up to $1,146,596 of the
$1,433,245 project with a city match of $286,649.00 coming from the Food and Beverage Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the application for the Transportation
Alternatives Program Grant for the construction of the West Connector Trail and city match of
$286,649.00 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such grant application on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 11, 2023.
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Rog . Stee e, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk