04/22/2025 Resolutions 2025-145 RESOLUTION 2025-145
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island owns certain property located directly north
of the State Veteran's Cemetery and south of Highway 2, composing the eastern portion of
Veterans Legacy South Subdivision Lot 2 directly north of Lot 1; and,
WHEREAS, this property was part of a larger parcel originally gifted to the State
of Nebraska by the City of Grand Island in the late 1800s for potential expansion and use by the
Nebraska State Veteran's Home, and was deeded back to the City in 2016; and,
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council has not yet identified a specific use for
this portion of this lot, and does not wish to unduly restrict the land; and,
WHEREAS,the Grand Island City Council does wish, however,to memorialize its
desire that, when a specific use is identified for this portion of the lot, the City considers this
property's legacy as a gift given in support of this City's Veterans; and,
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council wishes to request future Councils give
preference to uses which may support Veterans directly, or which demonstrate the City's intent to
serve and support our Veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the intent and spirit of this Resolution be
known to all and that this Resolution be preserved by the City of Grand Island and be provided to
any whom consider future uses of this property.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 22, 2025.
roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
ill Granere, City Clerk