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CC Resolution No. 1476 2767 RESOLUTION NO. 1476 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT GRANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WETLANDS AT THE BAYTOWN NATURE CENTER; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AUTHORIZING THE REQUISITE MATCH;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. WHEREAS,the City of Baytown(the"City"),desires to apply to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department for a North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant in an amount of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($715,000.00)for the development of wetlands and related amenities at the Baytown Nature Center; and WHEREAS,the proj ect will consist of additional flushing channels to Crystal Bay and Scott Bay and the creation of an additional 50 acres of wetlands; and WHEREAS, the project will also include an educational pavilion, boardwalks, trails and interpretative signage as well as the planting of wetland grasses and other aquatic and marsh plants; and WHEREAS, the Baytown Nature Center will of benefit to the citizens of and visitors to the City of Baytown; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is hereby authorized to make application to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department for a North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant in an amount of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($715,000.00)for the development of wetlands and related amenities at the Baytown Nature Center. Section 2: That the City Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative for all purposes under the grant. Section 3: That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is hereby authorized to accept or affirm any grant awards that may result from the above application. Section 4: That the total match of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($715,000.00) is hereby authorized, of which FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($450,000.00) is authorized from the City of Baytown Capital Improvement Project Fund and the balance from donations and in-kind services. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. 2768 INTRODUCED,READ and PASSED,by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown this the 81h day of March, 2001. PETE C. ALFARO, M yor ATTEST: G SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: enf�ACIO RAMIREZ, W, City Attorney c:\klh264\Council\Resolutions\NA W CAGrant 2