HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1996-048 �,,,
RESOLUTION NO. g6-48
,�„�, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
URBAN FORESTRY PUBLIC OUTREACH GRANT REQUEST;
COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS
DESCRIBED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the 101 st Congress of the United States, in developing the Forestry
Title of the 1990 Farm Bill, found that the health of forests in urban areas and
communities is on the decline; these forest, trees, and open spaces improve the
quality of life for residents, enhance economic value of property and are more
effective than rural trees at reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide due to the added
energy savings for urban residents; and
WHEREAS, Congress defined the purposes of this program to include: improve
the understanding of the benefits of preserving existing tree cover; encourage property
owners to maintain trees and expand forest cover; provide education and technical
''"�"° assistance to local organizations in maintaining and expanding forest cover; provide
competitive matching grants to local units of government and other approved
'� organizations for urban forestry projects; implement a tree planting program; promote
the establishment of demonstration projects to illustrate the benefits of forest cover;
and enhance technical skills of individuals involved in establishing or maintaining urban
forest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is eligible to participate in this program and
has successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of 55,900.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct as if
copied herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute all agreements
associated with the Urban Forestry Public Outreach Grant with the Texas Forest
,�„ Service.
Section 3. That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project
�. costs through "in-kind" services as described in the grant application.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the �St day of October , 1996.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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o C. Brown
sistant City Secretary
'�"` APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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