09/14/2010 Resolutions 2010-249RESOLUTION 2010-249
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
infrastructure improvements in a combined project area of Block Groups 11 and 12; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting a grant which includes grant funds of about
$229,401 for water main and fire hydrant replacement and an amount not to exceed 7 % of the
grant total for General Administration; and
WHEREAS, the required 2:1 cash match 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:
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 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, September 14, 2010.
Margaret ornady, ayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form A
September 13, 2010 d City Attorney