03/12/2002 Resolutions 2002-66
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-66
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application under the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974 as amended, for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, and Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (HOME Program) funds distributed by the
Department of Economic Development through the Affordable Housing Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has identified the northeast area of the city as
having facilities and infrastructure in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, a Housing Needs Assessment was completed identifying the need for
rehabilitation of existing homes in such area; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a grant application be filed to seek grant funding
from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Community Development Block Grant
program to assist in the redevelopment efforts; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 12, 2002 with respect to the
proposed application to request $250,000 for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and received
favorable public comment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
proceed with the formulation of any and all documents, contract or other memoranda between the
City of Grand Island and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development so as to effect
application for and acceptance of the grant application requesting $250,000 for owner-occupied
housing rehabilitation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on March 12,2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
I Approved as to Form T coe-
March 7. 2002 ... City Attorney