CC Resolution No. 1300 2500
RESOLUTION NO. 1300
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "URBAN FORESTRY
PUBLIC OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM"OF THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
REQUEST AND COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS
DESCRIBED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS,the 101 st 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 educational 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 technical skills of individuals involved in establishing or
maintaining urban forests; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown is eligible to participate in this program and has
successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($9,125.00); NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Parks to
execute all agreements associated with the "Urban Forestry Public Outreach Grant Program" of the
Texas Forest Service.
Section 2: That the City Council commits to proving its share of the project costs through
"in-kind" services as described in the grant application.
Section 3: That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public
property under its jurisdiction in the City of Baytown.
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Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED,READ and PASSED,by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City
of Baytown this the 13th day of February, 1997.
PETE C. ALFA O, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ, SW City Attorney
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