09/13/2005 Resolutions 2005-253
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-253
WHEREAS, in September of 1992, the City Council authorized the appointment of a
committee to study the need for a hikelbike trail within Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, John Brownell has served as the Chairman ofthe HikelBike Committee
since its inception, and has volunteered many hours in pursuing this project; and
WHEREAS, it was anticipated that an initial hikelbike trail could be developed along
the abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad Spur Line, and be expanded throughout the community;
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WHEREAS, John Brownell has been instrumental in the development and
implementation of such hikelbike trail, in acquiring property for the trail and in attending public
meetings on the proj ect; and
WHEREAS, based on his many hours of commitment to the Belt Line Trail and the
overall trail system within the community, it is recommended that the Belt Line Hike/Bike Trail be
renamed the John Brownell Hike/Bike Trail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council hereby recognizes the
substantial contributions made by Grand Island resident John Brownell in the development and
implementation of the hikelbike trails in the Grand Island area, and hereby renames the Beltline
Hike/Bike Trail to the John Brownell Hike/Bike Trail.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 13, 2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Fonn
September 8, 2005