HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6414 RESOLUTION NO. 6414
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM AS
PROVIDED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA TREES FOR THE
MILLENNIUM INITIATIVE FUNDED THROUGH THE FOREST
RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT FUND.
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the
California State Legislature has enacted the California Trees for the Millennium Initiative
for 1999, which provides funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for
urban forestry programs; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has been
delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting
up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies and non - profit
organizations under the program, and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application
before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out a tree planting project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OD DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Approved the filing of an application for the "Trees for the Millennium" tree
planting grant program, and
2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project; and
3. Certified that funds under the jurisdiction of the City of Downey are available
to begin the project; and
4. Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 1, 2003;
and
5. Appoints the City Manager or his designee as agent of the City of Downey to
conduct all negotiation, execute and submit all documents including, but not
limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment request and so on,
which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
RESOLUTION NO. 6414
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The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November , 2000.
Mayor, KEITH MC CARTHY #°
ATTEST:
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JU 1 i ITH E . MC DONNELL , ity Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day
of November , 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: 3 Council Members: Perkins , McCaughan , McCarthy
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 2Council Members: Wi nni ngham , Riley --
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4 ITH E. MC DONNELL, City y Clerk