HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1141 11-12-2002RESOLUTION NO. 02 -1141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE "URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY
PROGRAM" GRANT REQUEST AND COMMITTING
SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN
THE GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the 1015` 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 forests, 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 improving
the understanding of the benefits of preserving existing tree cover; encourage property
owners to maintain trees and expand forest cover; provide educational 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 Euless is eligible to participate in this program and has
successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of $7,682.00;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That the City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Planning and
Development to execute all agreements associated with the "Urban and Community
Forestry Program" Grant with the Texas Forest Service.
SECTION 2
That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project costs through
"in- kind" services as described in the grant application.
SECTION 3
That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public
property under their jurisdiction in the City of Euless.
PRESENTED AND PASSED on the 12th day of November, 2002, by a vote of
7 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Euless, Texas
APPROVED:
Mary j Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Crim, C City Secretary
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