HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-971 04-08-1997RESOLUTION NO. 97 -971
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE "PUBLIC OUTREACH GRANT
PROGRAM "GRANT REQUEST AND COMMITTING SHARED
COST OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE GRANT
APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, The 101st 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 govemment 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 $7,500.00.
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 Community Services to execute all
agreements associated with the "Public Outreach Grant Program" Grant with the Texas
Forest Service.
SECTION 11
That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project costs through "in- kind"
services as described in the grant application.
SECTION III
That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public property under
their jurisdiction in the City of Euless.
Passed and Approved this 8th day of April, 1997.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Mary Li
Saleh, Mayor
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