09/28/2004 Resolutions 2004-239
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-239
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 strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, a grant application has been prepared to request funding for a study to
address the homeless and homeless housing needs in the area encompassing Hall County, Hamilton
County, Howard County, Buffalo County, Kearney County, and Merrick County, and the cities of
Grand Island, Kearney and Hastings; and
WHEREAS, Hope Harbor currently provides housing and services to the majority of
homeless persons in these areas; and
WHEREAS, a $40,000 grant is being requested to fund such study, with the $9,300
required match to be provided by Hope Harbor; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Interlocal Agreements
by and between the City of Grand Island and the counties of Buffalo, Kearney, Hamilton, Howard,
and Merrick, and the cities of Kearney and Hastings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. 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 funding a study to address the needs of the homeless and homeless housing needs
as outlined above.
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.
3. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Interlocal Agreements by and
between the City of Grand Island and the counties of Buffalo, Kearney, Howard,
Hamilton, and Merrick Counties, and the cities of Kearney and Hastings to support a
grant application in the amount of $40,000 to fund a study to address the homeless
and homeless housing needs in the area.
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Approved as to Form II ,.. j < '\ I ,
September 23, 2004 II City Attorney