HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6517 RESOLUTION NO. 6517
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
WATERSHED, WILDLIFE AND PARK IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 2000,
URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the
California State Legislature has enacted Proposition 12, 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, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Approve the filing of an application for "PROPOSITION 12" tree planting grant
program funds; and
2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project; and
3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the Downey are available to begin the
project; and
4. Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 1, 2004.
5. Appoints the City Manger of the City of Downey to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on which may be
necessary for the completion for the aforementioned project.
RESOLUTION NO. 6517
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The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2001
Mayor, ROBERT C. WI NINGHAM
ATTEST:
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Ci y Clerk, KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of October,
2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Trejo, Perkins, McCarthy, Cartozian, Winningham
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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City Clerk , KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE