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f 20020234 8. DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN JUVENILE SERVICES GRANT APPLICATION - Arnold stated that the County received a juvenile justice block grant. He is requesting that the board authorize the chair to sign the application. Troy Chandler Juvenile Service Director stated that this is the fourth year that they will receive the grant. This is a joint grant with the city and the only cost to the county are the matching funds of $3,500.00. Monica Mills from the Crime Commission did an audit and interview and everything was satisfactory. Arnold made a motion and Humiston seconded to authorize the chair to sign the grant application. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Logan and Lancaster all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 4 APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR TOURISM WEEK MAY 6TH TO MAY 10TH. Trish Beem, Assistant Director with the Convention Visitors Bureau was present. She stated that Renee Seifert could not be present because she is working on the caboose relocation. She highlighted the various activities that will be taking place in May. She also reported that they now have their own visitors center in downtown Grand Island. She stated that the CVB was offered a new location for the caboose. It was located at the entrance of Morman Island, but Bosselman's offered a new location across Highway #281. It would be the cornerstone of the entryway into the new travel center. The new location would offer better visability. Last year they served 5000 visitors and they hope to see the numbers increase with the new location. Ms. Beem stated that CVB appreciated the keno funds that helped staff the caboose to be open more hours. She stated that Crane Meadows is underway with expanding their new nature center and she congratulated Fonner Park on their success and for moving forward with the Heartland Events Center. She presented the board members with a thank you. Arnold made a motion and Eriksen seconded to approve the Proclamation #02-0032 for Tourism week for May 6th to May 10th. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Logan and Lancaster all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. PROCLAMA TlON RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 6-10,2002 TO BE HALL COUNTY TOURISM WEEK RESOLUTION # ~ -00 3;t WHEREAS, the tourism industry is extremely important to the State of Nebraska and to the county of Hall by contributing to local employment, economic prosperity, local pride and trade; and WHEREAS, we all benefit from the effects of tourism; and WHEREAS, tourism promotes intercultural understanding and appreciation of the geography, history and people of Nebraska; and WHEREAS, with a strong economy, personal incomes and leisure will increase more rapidly. Tourism, therefore, can be expected to play an even greater role in the lives of all Nebraskans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hall County Board of Supervisors that May 6-10 in the year 2002 to be 2