R2001-0082 06-25-01 RESOLUTION NO. R2001-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE THROUGH
THE URBAN FORESTRY PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM AND
EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SAID GRANT;
AND ALLOCATING MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF PEARLAND
AS REQUIRED.
WHEREAS, 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 in reducing
the buildup of carbon dioxide due to the added energy savings; and
WHEREAS, one purpose of the "Urban Forestry Partnership Grant Program" is
to promote urban forestry by planting trees in the City's parks, rights-of-way, and
medians; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland has implemented an Urban Forestry Program to
support the purposes of the Urban Forestry Partnership Grant Program; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to
submit an application to the Texas Forest Service for the Urban Forestry Partnership
Grant Program and execute all necessary agreements as required under the grant
guidelines.
Section 2. That matching funds, not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars
(~5,000.00), are hereby allocated from the General Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. R2001-82
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this the 25 dayof June A.D.,
2001.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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