09-11-97-6-e - Resolution - 09/11/1997q so[ution
Number: 9-11-97-6-e
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 long
range urban forestry programs in communities across Texas; and,
WHEREAS,
The City of College Station is fully eligible to apply for matching
funds by supplying 50% or more of the total project cost to promote
tree planting through the publication of the "College Station Tree
Growing Guide," and
WHEREAS,
The City Council of the City of College Station is desirous of
authorizing its administrative staff to represent and act for the city
in dealing with the Texas Forest Service concerning this program;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby
~uthorizes and directs the Director of Parks and Recreation to represent and act
for the City of College Station dealing with the Texas Forest Service for the
purpose of this program.
Section 2: Effective date - This resolution shall become effective from and after
its passing by the City Council of the City of College Station.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1997.
APPROVED:
Mayd' Lynn Mcllhaney ~'