City of Grand IslandTuesday, June 23, 2020
Council Session
Item G-17
#2020-153 - Approving Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant with the Bureau of Justice Assistance
Staff Contact: Patrick Brown
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Meeting: June 23, 2020
Subject: Approval of Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program Grant
Presenter(s): Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Background
City of Grand Island was allocated CARES act money through the Department of Justice (DOJ) related to coronavirus related response.
Discussion
The City of Grand Island was notified through our Emergency Management Director that the City had been allocated $85,491.00 through the Federal CARES Act to the DOJ for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program. The City of Grand Island responded to the coronavirus outbreak through multiple areas to help limit exposure to its employees and citizens. The City Finance Department submitted the application on behalf of the City of Grand Island to become eligible for the CESF program for coronavirus response reimbursement. The funding does not require a local match.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve2. Postpone the issue to a future date3. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve acceptance of the DOJ 2020-VD-BX-1521 award for $85,491.00 for the City of Grand Island.
Sample Motion
Move to approve acceptance of the DOJ coronavirus award for $85,491.00 for the City of Grand Island.
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________June 18, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-153
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has been approved for $85,491.00 of Department of Justice (DOJ) funding from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Finance Department is acting as the grant management team for the City’s coronavirus response.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, to approve award 2020-VD-BX-1521 of $85,491.00 of Federal DOJ funding as part of the response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 23, 2020.
_______________________________________Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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