01/26/2010 Resolutions 2010-30RESOLUTION 2010-30
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is an eligible unit of a general local
government authorized to file an application through the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for a Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is presently
accepting grant applications for community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding for water main
replacement in a combined project area of Block Groups 11 and 12; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting a $257,794 grant which includes grant funds up
to $239,784 for water main and fire hydrant replacement and an amount not to exceed 7%
($18,046) for General Administration; and
WHEREAS, the required 1:1 cash match of $239,748 in matching funds will be met
by the City through the completion of other eligible projects.
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 Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the purpose
of completion of a water main replacement in the designated project area; 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 26, 2010.
Margar t Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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January 25, 2010 p City Attorney