09/10/2002 Resolutions 2002-280
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-280
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2000, the Business Improvement District No.2 in
the City of Grand Island approved and adopted the Downtown Identity and Design Strategy; and
WHEREAS, such plan is to serve as the guiding document for development and
growth in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Identity and Design Plan identified historical lighting as one of
the most important projects/actions for the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is interested in applying for financial
assistance from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the purpose of installing historic
lighting in the downtown area; and
costs; and
WHEREAS, if granted, assistance would be provided for 80% of the project
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has available a minimum of
20% of the project cost and has the financial ability to operate and maintain the completed
project in a safe and attractive manner for public use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports the
installation of historic lighting in the downtown area, and further approves and authorizes an
application for assistance from the Transportation Enhancement Program for the purpose of the
purchase and installation of such historic lighting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such 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 on September 10,2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 't' ~
September 6, 2002 .. City Attorney