10/13/2026 Resolutions 2026-278 RESOLUTION 2026-278
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the "City"), is a city of the first
class organized and operating under the laws of the State of Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City is working to complete the proposed sale and conveyance of
City-owned real property commonly referred to as the Veteran's Village property to Woodsonia
GI GLD, LLC, in connection with development activities associated with the Grand Island Good
Life District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transaction involves a public-private partnership and
requires specialized legal services relating to municipal real estate transactions, the conveyance
of public property, statutory compliance, legal descriptions, easements, title matters, and other
agreements and documents necessary to complete the transaction; and
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute § 16-319 expressly authorizes the mayor
and city council of a city of the first class to employ additional legal assistance and to pay for
such legal assistance from City funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA:
Pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute § 16-319, the City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the retention of outside legal counsel with experience in municipal real estate transactions and
public-private partnerships to provide specialized legal services related to the proposed sale and
conveyance of the Veteran's Village property to Woodsonia GI GLD, LLC.
The authorized legal services shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Preparation and review of the ordinance authorizing the sale and conveyance of the
Veteran's Village property;
2. Review of legal descriptions, easements, title matters, and other property-related issues;
3. Preparation, review, and negotiation of purchase and sale documents, deeds, closing
documents, and related agreements;
4. Review of applicable Nebraska statutes and municipal requirements governing the
disposition of City-owned property;
5. Legal advice concerning the public-private partnership aspects of the proposed transaction;
6. Coordination with City Administration, engineering consultants, bond counsel, the
developer, and other professionals as necessary; and
7. Such other legal services as may be reasonably necessary to facilitate and complete the
proposed transaction.
The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an appropriate
legal services engagement agreement on behalf of the City, consistent with the scope of services
authorized by this Resolution and applicable City purchasing and budgetary requirements.
The costs associated with the authorized legal services shall be paid from legally available and
duly appropriate City funds. City Administration shall oversee the engagement and monitor legal
expenditures associated with the transaction.
This Resolution authorizes the retention of outside legal counsel and the performance of legal
services described herein. Nothing in this Resolution shall constitute final approval of the sale or
conveyance of the Veteran's Village property or eliminate any separate ordinance, resolution,
hearing, notice, or other action required by applicable law.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 13, 2026.
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RoW G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
Jil ranere, City Clerk
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