09/08/2009 Resolutions 2009-223RESOLUTION 2009-223
WHEREAS, on June 10, 1996, by Resolution 96-188, the City of Grand Island
approved and adopted the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, such plan included the development of a hike/bike trail system for the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is requesting grant funding for such project; and
WHEREAS, if granted, assistance would be provided for 80% of the project costs;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has available a minimum of 20%
of the project cost and has the financial ability to operate and maintain the completed facility in a
safe and attractive manner for public use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports the
construction ofthe Mormon Island TraiUSouth Locust Bridges, and further approves and authorizes
an application for assistance from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the purpose of
constructing such trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such application and other documentation on behalf ofthe City of Grand Island for such grant
process.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 8, 2009.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form g_~. °~
September 8, 2009 p City Attorney