RESO 2002-25 - Urban Forester GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2002-25
A RESOLUTION OF 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; COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN
THE GRANT APPLICATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE POSITION OF URBAN FORESTER.
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 successfully
submitted a grant application in the amount of $20,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNI"SVILLE, TEXAS:
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 cash
and "in- kind" matches as described in the grant application.
The p osition o f U rban F orester i s h ereby a dded t o t he F Y 2 002 -03 A nnual 0 perating
Budget schedule of authorized positions.
4. 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 thel7th day of September 2002.
CITY OF r SVILLE, TEXAS
William B. Green, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
au l C. ham, City Attorney