HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 05-6841 - Apply for Prop 12 Grant Funds from Urban Forestry Grant ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 05 -6841
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PROPOSITION 12
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE 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
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of an application for "Proposition 12" tree planting
grant program funds; and
SECTION 2. Certifies that the City of Downey has or will have sufficient funds to
operate and maintain the project; and
SECTION 3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the City of Downey are
available to begin the project; and
SECTION 4. Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 31,
2008; and
SECTION 5. Appoints the Director of Public Works 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
of the aforementioned project.
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -6841
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22 day of March, 2005.
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
ANNE M. BAYER
ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 22 day of March, 2005, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cartozian, Gafin, Perkins, Trejo, Mayor Bayer
NOES: 0 Council Member: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Member: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Member: None
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk