04/22/2003 Resolutions 2003-123
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-123
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 ofthe Senior Citizens/Grand Generation
Center; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is anticipated to be $470,000; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to request grant funding for such project in the amount
of$350,000; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 25% match ($117,500) which will be met by the
Senior Citizens Industries, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City is not expected to contribute financially to the proj ect, 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 the Senior
Citizens/Grand Generation Center; and 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, April 22, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
April 17, 2003