HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 00-213 N.C.S. 12/11/2000 resolution No. 00-2131V.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPIIOVI1vG REQUEST FOIL F>(T1vDS
FOIL PETAI.UIVIA WATEItSHEI) PAItT1VEItSHIP
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Watershed Partnership is a community-based organization comprised
of rural and urban landowners, stakeholders and residents that was formed to address current issues
involving the Petaluma River Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Watershed Partnership was instrumental in developing enhancement
goals for the 146 square mile watershed, and through the Southern Sonoma County Resource
Conservation District, completed a Petaluma Watershed Enhancement Plan in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Partnership are to accomplish the goals in the Petaluma Watershed
Enhancement Plan, and work on issues of water quality improvement, surface water management and
flooding with other agencies and watershed groups; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Watershed Partnership is seeking financial support from the City so it
may incorporate as a nonprofit entity, support continued membership outreach and education, and fund
one half-time administrative person for an approximate six month period.
NOW, THEREFORE, ~E IT ItESOLVEID that the Petaluma City Council authorizes the
expenditure of $22,000.00 to assist the Petaluma Watershed Partnership so it may incorporate as a
nonprofit. entity.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on December 11, 2000, Approved. as to
by the following vote: form~~~
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AYES: Healy, Cader-Thompson, Keller, Maguire, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Torliatt, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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- Resolution No. 00-213 NCS