12/19/2023 Resolutions 2023-329R E S O L U T I O N 2023-329
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Legislature has enacted the Good Life Transformational
Proj ects Act to promote and develop the general and economic welfare of the State of Nebraska and
its communities by providing support for unique Nebraska projects that will attract new industries
and employment opportunities and further grow and strengthen Nebraska's retail, entertainment, and
tourism industries; and,
WHEREAS, this Act allows for the establishment of Good Life Districts which center
around transformational projects designed to promote the goals of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, on the 19t" of December, 2023 representatives from Woodsonia
presented to Council their vision for a Good Life District which would include transformational
projects and development of the former Veterans Affairs property; and,
WHEREAS, this presentation highlighted projects which would include residential,
commercial, retail sports, recreation, and entertainment components designed to significantly
contribute to the economic vibrancy and community well-being of Grand Island; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Good Life District would include proposals to expand the
current Veterans Sports Complex into a major state-of-the-art sports facility while also developing a
strong community infrastructure in the surrounding area; and,
WHEREAS, the presentation highlighted aspirations to attract regional and national
events and to serve as an economic engine for economic growth for the citizens and businesses of
Grand Island; and,
WHEREAS, Woodsonia has sought to engage the City in its development plans as it
makes its application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the establishment
of a Good Life District; and,
WHEREAS, the City is interested in exploring these opportunities to encourage the
economic and civic vibrancy of our community; and,
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development to continue its ongoing efforts to enhance and support the prosperity of the City of
Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island would like to
memorialize its interest in for the opportunity to explore the possibilities the creation of a Good Life
District may bring to our City; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City supports the opportunity to be active
participants in the Good Life District proposal as presented to Council on this evening.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 19, 2023.
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Ro r G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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