RESO 2003-20 - Approve executing agreements w/Urban Forestry Partnership Grant ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2003-20
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "URBAN FORESTRY PARTNERSHIP
GRANT PROGRAM" GRANT AWARD 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 that rural trees at reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide
due to the added energy savings for urban residents.
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 to
illustrate the benefits of forest cover; and enhance technical skills of individuals involved in
establishing or maintaining urban forests.
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville is eligible to participate in this program and has been awarded
a Second Year — Urban Forestry Partnership Grant in the amount of $15,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, l'EXAS:
That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all
agreements associated with the "Urban Forestry Partnership Program" Grant with
the Texas Forest Service.
2. That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project costs through
the $41,320 cash and $4,500 "in-kind" match described in the grant application.
3. That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public
property under their jurisdiction in the City of Huntsville.
Passed and approved this 21st day of October 2003.
THE TY OF
Al FEST:
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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Karl Davidson, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
aul C. Isham, City Attorney