07/22/2025 Resolutions 2025-247 RESOLUTION 2025-247
WHEREAS, as of July 11th,2025 the City of Grand Island has a vacancy in the position of
City Finance Director/Treasurer; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute §16-308 the City of Grand Island must
have such departments and appointed officers as shall be established by City Council which must
include a City Treasurer; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Grand Island City Code §2-39 the City of Grand Island has
incorporated the required position of City Treasurer and its associated duties into the position of
Finance Director; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to law this position must be filled by an individual qualified to
perform the duties for the position; and,
WHEREAS, it is desirable to provide for stability and continuity until such time as a
permanent appointment to City Treasurer and/or City Finance Director can be made; and,
WHEREAS, Assistant City Administrator & Chief Financial Officer Patrick Brown has
previously served the City of Grand Island as Finance Director/Treasurer and is skilled and
experienced in the performance of all job duties associated with said position; and,
WHEREAS, any administrator appointed by the City may concurrently hold another
appointed office provided for in Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-308; and,
WHEREAS, Grand Island City Code §2-32 requires that the appointed City Treasurer post
a bond and security as provided by law for faithful performance of their duties, which bonds shall
be approved by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. §16-308 and Grand Island City Code §2-30 require that any
appointment that may be made by the Mayor shall be subject to the approval of City Council.
NOW,THREREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF CITY OF GRAND ISLAND as follows:
1. That the Mayor has appointed Patrick Brown to serve as Acting Finance
Director/Treasurer in addition to his duties as Assistant City Administrator effective
July 11th, 2025 at 5pm.
2. That Council does hereby approve of said appointment as required by Neb. Rev. Stat.
§16-308.
3. That Patrick Brown should be and is hereby designated as Finance Director/City
Treasurer and shall serve as such until such time as a permanent appointment is made
or appointment is otherwise ended pursuant to law.
4. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any documents, assurances, bond
certifications, or securities which may be required to ensure Patrick Brown is able to
fully and faithfully perform the duties of Acting City Treasurer.
5. That this Resolution may be used as necessary to provide assurances or certifications
as may be necessary to allow Patrick Brown access to all external resources necessary
to perform his duties to include access to all accounts held by the City at financial
institutions and to certify that he has been duly appointed as Acting Finance
Director/City Treasurer.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, July 22, 2025.
Rog G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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Jill Gran r , City Clerk
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