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Council to pursue state community center financing; Schmidt to lead childcare grant effort

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

Council discussed the Nebraska Department of Economic Development Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) and reintroduced the Bennet Palmyra Childcare Foundation; Council Member Jesse Schmidt will begin working on the grant process with assistance from other organizations.

Mayor Ryan Cheney introduced a review of the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and the reintroduction of the Bennet Palmyra Childcare Foundation at Council Member Jesse Schmidt's request. Schmidt told the council he will begin work on the grant process and coordinate assistance from partner organizations.

Council did not take final action on any financing package at the March 9 meeting; staff and council members were asked to pursue next steps and report back. The discussion established Schmidt as the lead for the childcare grant effort and signaled the council's interest in exploring state CCCFF resources to support community facility projects.