02/24/2004 Resolutions 2004-35
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-35
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island relies on adequate, clean groundwater supply
for its municipal water; and
WHEREAS, groundwater quality in the past few decades has diminished greatly due
to various contaminants; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Groundwater Festival is an annual event which provides
education and awareness of groundwater issues to area youth; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Community Foundation is coordinating the
development and financing ofthe local Children's Groundwater Festival, and has solicited financial
support of the Grand Island Water Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the city's best interests to assist with this cause to protect the
groundwater for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a contribution of $500 be provided by the
Grand Island Water Department to the Grand Island Community Foundation for the Children's
Groundwater Festival - Festival '04.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 24,2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form rl ()
February 18, 2004 rl City Attorney