R-1877-9-00RESOLUTION NO. 1877-9-00(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE f°URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY PROGRAM" GRANT REQUEST COMMITTING SHARED COST OF
THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the 101" Congress of the United States, in developing the Forestry Title of 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, enhanced economic value of property and are more effective than anal
trees at reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide due to added energy savings for urban residents; and,
WHEREAS, Congress defined the purpose 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 mots 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 sldlls of individuals involved in establishing or
maintaining urban forest; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen is eligible to participate in this program and has successfully submitted a grant
application in the amount of $20,000.
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all agreements associated with
the "Urban and Community Forestry Program" Chant with the Texas Forest Service.
SECTION 2: The City Council commits to providing its share of the project cost through matching funds
found in the Parks and Recreation Operating Fwd as described in the grant application for the funding of an
Urban Forester Position.
SECTION 3: The City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public property under their
jurisdiction in the City of Allen.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21" DAY OF SEPTEMBER , 2000.
APPROVED:/�- —
Stephen Terrell, MAYO
ATTEST:
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Sad o , CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY