08/27/2002 Resolutions 2002-262
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-262
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is one of approximately 40 organizations who
have discussed opportunities to better meet the needs of new immigrants to the community in order
to maximize community resources and reduce duplication of services; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such discussions, the Grand Island Coalition for
Multicultural Community Development (hereinafter "Coalition") has been formed to respond to the
needs of our increasingly culturally diverse population; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to outline the goals, duties and responsibilities of the
Coalition in order to obtain commitments from area partners who may be willing to support the
efforts of the Coalition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has been a leading partner in these efforts; and
WHEREAS, a proposed Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Memorandum of Understanding for the
Grand Island Coalition for Multicultural Community Development is hereby approved establishing
the City of Grand Island as a partner in the Coalition, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute such Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Grand.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on August 27,2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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August 23, 2002 ... CitY' Attorney