1999-045RESOLUTION NO. 99-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY
FOR AND 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 United States 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 education 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 the technical skills of individuals involved in establishing or maintaining urban
forest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Southlake, Texas deems it advisable and
necessary to support development initiatives that manage quality growth while preserving
the abundant open space and rich natural resources of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is eligible to participate in this program and
has successfully completed a grant application ready for submission in the amount of
4,300; now:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1: Commitment of City support to the project. The City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor and/or his designated staff to apply for and execute any subsequent
agreements associated with the "Urban and Community Forestry Program" Grant with
the Texas Forest Service.
Section 2: Commitment of Resources to the project. The City Council commits
to providing its share of the project costs through "in-kind" services as described in the
grant application.
Section 3: Authority to Plant Trees on Public Property. That the City Council
endorses and permits the planting of trees on public property under their jurisdiction in
the City of Southlake.
EXECUTED this Ir of 9aA, 1999.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: owzex
Mayr
AT EST:
City Secretary
