04/09/2002 Resolutions 2002-95
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-95
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development accepts
applications through the Community Development Block Grant program for grant funding to assist
with public works activities, including community centers, senior centers, primary health and mental
health clinics and dependent care facilities; and
WHEREAS, applications are accepted only from municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Community Projects Department staff has reviewed projects
submitted by a number of agencies who have requested the City's assistance in obtaining grant funds;
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WHEREAS, the Community Projects Department staff is recommending the
submittal of an application for the renovation and expansion of Central Nebraska Goodwill
Industries Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Center; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is anticipated to be $432,500; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to request grant funding for such project in the amount
of $322,500, with the remaining costs to be paid by Central Nebraska Goodwill Industries; and
WHEREAS, the City is not expected to contribute financially to the project, but will
monitor and oversee the grant activities.
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
authorized to apply for assistance from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development through
its Community Development Block Grant program for the renovation and expansion of Central
Nebraska Goodwill Industries Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Center; and 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 on April 9, 2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
April 4, 2002 .6. I Y ttorney