The resolution addresses the potential incorporation of Camp Augustine, a 156-acre campground owned by the city of Grand Island, into the Nebraska state park system. The Game and Parks Commission has expressed interest in partnering with the city to manage Camp Augustine alongside the adjacent Mormon Island State Recreation Area. However, before any formal indication of intent can be made by the Commission, the Legislature must first approve this action. The resolution emphasizes the need for the Commission to provide an estimated fiscal impact of the incorporation, detailing how costs will be funded, whether through cash funds or General Fund appropriations.
The resolution ultimately grants approval for the Game and Parks Commission to proceed with the incorporation of Camp Augustine into the state park system, contingent upon the understanding that any associated costs will be subject to the normal budgeting process overseen by the Legislature's Appropriations Committee. The incorporation is expected to yield significant benefits for the Grand Island area and the state of Nebraska, including enhanced outdoor recreational opportunities such as expanded trails, river access, and facilities for hosting various events.