08/29/2000 Resolutions 2000-251
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RESOLUTION 2000-251
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 hikerlbiker trail system for
the community; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1999, the City of Grand Island obtained approval
to apply for assistance from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the purpose of
constructing the Shoemaker hikerlbiker trail; and
WHEREAS, grant funds were not provided for this project at that time
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is renewing its request for grant funding for
such proj ect; 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 of the Shoemaker hikerlbiker trail, 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 of the City of Grand Island for
such grant process.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 29,2000.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
August 25, 2000 .i. City Attorney