01/22/2002 Resolutions 2002-38
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-38
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2001, a special election was held to determine whether it was
advisable for the City to design, construct, equip, operate and maintain a new municipal zoo for the
City and for the City to use its general funds from the existing 1 % local sales tax and issue its
negotiable general obligation bonds in the combined amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 to design,
construct, and equip such municipal zoo; and
WHEREAS, certified results of the election indicate that the measure failed; the
existing zoo was directed to be closed; and
WHEREAS, in response to such election results, the Mayor appointed a committee
of individuals to gather information and make a recommendation for the future use of the zoo
property and facilities; and
WHEREAS, at a City Council Study Session on January 15, 2002, the committee
presented their recommendations to the Mayor and City Council; and
WHEREAS, implementation of the committee recommendations will be discussed
at the City Council Retreat scheduled for March 5, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the recommendations of the committee
appointed by the Mayor to determine the future use of the zoo property and facilities is hereby
received and accepted.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on January 22, 2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form lJ c;o:::;
January 17, 2002 lJ City Attorney