HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-98-11.4 - Resolution - 11/12/1998Resolution No. 11-12-98-11.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH TItE
TEXAS FOREST SERVICE TO CONDUCT AN URBAN FORESTRY TRAINING
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS,
The Texas Forest Service, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the
Texas Urban Forestry Council, Inc. has established a statewide PUBLIC
OUTREACH CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM as part of its overall goal of
developing and improving urban forestry programs in communities across Texas:
and
WHEREAS,
The City of College Station has been awarded a matching grant to coordinate ar
Arborist Training Workshop; and the City of College Station will supply 50% or
more of the total cost of the training project through registration fees; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
TEXAS:
PART 1:
That the City Council approves this project for the purpose of training urbar
forestry persormel.
PART 2:
That the City Council commits to provide the local match contribution as listed on
the application.
PART 3:
That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby designates and
authorizes the Director of Parks and Recreation to sign the agreements ~vith the
Texas Forest Service for this program on behalf of the City of College Station.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1998.
CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
APPROVED:
HARVEY~/~R&LL, J~, C~rney
APPROVED:
LYNN MCILHANEY, May~Or