Resolution 2016-03 - Reso. 2016-03 - H-GAC grant for water fountains - 10-20-15 - 10/20/2015RESOLUTION NO. 2016-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2016 -17 HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H -GAC)
APPLICATION FOR A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE GRANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION.
WHEREAS the City desires to ensure the safety and well -being of all it citizens; and,
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville requires the collection of Solid Waste; and,
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the
HGAC Municipal Solid Waste Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: A Municipal Solid Waste Grant application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf
of the City and be placed in competition for funding to H -GAC.
SECTION 2: Application will be for no more than $36,600.00 of which $28,600 will be grant
funds, to provide for 8 Water Bottle Refilling Stations and the City agrees to provide
matching funds of $8,000.00.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety
and well -being needs of the Community.
SECTION 4: The City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Municipal Solid Waste
Grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Houston -
Galveston Area Council in full.
SECTION 5: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City's participation in Municipal Solid Waste Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of October 2015.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mac Woodward, ayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
oodward, City Secretary
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney