05/24/2005 Resolutions 2005-155
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RESOLUTION 2005-155
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island owns a 420 acre tract of land at the former
Comhusker Army Ammunition Plant property for the development of a multi-purpose recreational
sports facility with the primary emphasis on RV camping, law enforcement training and shooting
sports; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Game and Parks commission has been monitoring progress
on this project since 1997 and at their regular meeting on January 19, 2001, unanimously passed a
resolution directing their staff to work with the City of Grand Island to develop a joint plan for
funding and constructing such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is presently interested in
assisting in the development and maintenance of a 50 yard pistol and 100 yard rifle range and
associated structures; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has offered to contribute
$250,000 towards the completion of such project in accordance with a Cooperative Project
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, such project must be completed and operational by September 30,2006;
and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed Cooperative
Project Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Cooperative Project Agreement by and
between the City and the State of Nebraska, Game and Parks Commission for the development and
maintenance of a 50 yard pistol and 100 yard rifle range and associated structures is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 24,2005.
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RaN ae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form l:l U
May 18, 2005 l:l City Attorney