HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2005 - 221RESOLUTION NO. 2005 — 221
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM
THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM AS PROVIDED BY
PROPOSITION 12 FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500 FOR THE
NATIONAL CITY COMMUNITY TREE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2004, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2004-
83, which authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Department of Forestry for
funds from the Forestry Grant Program as provided by Proposition 12 to implement a project
called "National City Community Tree Program" that will present an opportunity for residents to
plant 500 trees throughout the city rights -of -way and in the city parks, and will provide a
community outreach program to educate the public on the benefits of planting trees; and
WHEREAS, the City was notified by the State Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection on May 13, 2005, that the grant application had been approved; and
WHEREAS, a provision of the grant states that the City shall provide a matching
fund in the amount of $12,500 (25% of the grant amount), which were included in last year's
budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby accepts a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Urban Forestry Grant
Program as provided by Proposition 12 funding, and authorizes expenditure of funds in the
amount of $12,500 for the National City Community Tree Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2005.
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Nickfnzunz., ayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dall , City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George I.-Eiser, III
City Attorney