01/12/2010 Resolutions 2010-8RESOLUTION 2010-8
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency for a Hazard Mitigation Program Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency are presently accepting grant applications for hazard mitigation; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding to conduct an
Outdoor Warning Siren Replacement and Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other Hall
County Communities; and
WHEREAS, Council previously adopted resolution 2009-283 authorizing athree-year
project with a grant total of $180,000 and a 25% match of $45,000, and
WHEREAS, NEMA subsequently instructed that the grant should be structured around a
one-year term, and
WHEREAS, a modified $45,000 grant is being requested to fund the program, and
WHEREAS, the required 25% cash match of $15,000 will be provided by the City.
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 hereby authorized to apply for financial assistance
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska EmergencyManagement
Agency for the purpose of conducting a Outdoor Warning Siren Replacement and
Installation Project for the City of Grand Island and other Hall County Communities; and.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such grant 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, January 12, 2010.
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Margaret ornady, Mayor
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RaNae Edwar s, City Clerk
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January 13, 2010 n City Attorney