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Bennet council to pursue state Civic and Community Center Financing Fund and reintroduce childcare foundation

City Council of the City of Bennet, Nebraska · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Council introduced a review of Nebraska's Civic and Community Center Financing Fund and agreed to reintroduce the Bennet Palmyra Childcare Foundation; Council Member Jesse Schmidt will begin the grant application process with partner organizations.

The Bennet City Council on March 9 introduced a review of the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and agreed to reintroduce the Bennet Palmyra Childcare Foundation for potential grant work.

Council Member Jesse Schmidt requested the item and told the council he would begin working on the grant process with assistance from other organizations. No formal vote was required at the meeting; the item was set for staff and partners to pursue the application process.

Mayor Ryan Cheney introduced the discussion and City staff indicated that further coordination with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and local partners will follow. City Attorney David Solheim was present and available to advise on any legal or contractual requirements related to grant acceptance and program administration.