R2000-006 01-10-00RESOLUTION NO. R2000-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY 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 government 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 Pearland is eligible to participate in this program and has
successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of $10,000.00; now, therefore,
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RESOLUTION NO. R2000-6
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his
designee to execute all agreements associated with the "Urban and Community Forestry
Program" Grant with the Texas Forest Service.
Section 2. That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project
costs through "in-kind" services as described in the grant application.
Section 3. That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on
public property under their jurisdiction in the City of Pearland.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th
A.D., 2000.
day of January
MAYOR
· ATTEST: /')
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SECTARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Darrin Coker, City Attorney
David Casfillo, Director of Finance
Chris Kidwell ~t~
December 17, 1999
Resolution for Urban Forestry grant
The City of Pearland has received an award to renew our Urban Forestry Grant with the
Texas Forest Service. In order to accept this award, City Council must pass a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to approve the contract. I would like to place such a
resolution on the 1/10/2000 City Council Agenda.
The contract brings the City $I0,000 toward our Urban Forestry position and requires
that we fund the remainder of the position as match, as included in the current budget. I
have attached a sample resolution. Please contact me if you have any questions.
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