10/27/2009 Resolutions 2009-283RESOLUTION 2009-283
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency for a Hazard Mitigation Program Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency are presently accepting grant applications for hazard mitigation; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding to conduct an
Outdoor Warning Siren Replacement and Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other
Hall County Communities; and
WHEREAS, a $180,000 grant is being requested to fund the program, and
WHEREAS, the required 25% cash match of $45,000 will be provided by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska is hereby authorized to apply for financial
assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska
Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of conducting a Outdoor Warning
Siren Replacement and Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other Hall
County Communities; and.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant 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, October 27, 2009.
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Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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October 28, 2009 n City Attorney