HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-160 N.C.S. 09/11/2006 Resolution No. 2006-160 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
MATCHING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
ACQUISITION OF LANDS IDENTIFIED HEREIN
AND FURTHER PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION
TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SHOULD GRANTS BE AWARDED
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District has
announced a competitive program and availability of matching funds for grants in the area of
land acquisition for open space preservation and recreation opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, said grants are intended to help preserve irreplaceable open space lands in
perpetuity in a way that provides environmental enhancement; and,
WHEREAS, the City will work toward attaining additional funding to complete the
acquisition and implementation of the project; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has concluded the project proposed for funding with
the grant funds would be environmentally beneficial; and ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Petaluma
approves the applications for Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
matching grants and hereby directs the City Manager to continue the processing of grant.
applications with the SCAPOSD for the acquisition of the following properties:
® Paula Lane
o McNear Peninsula (Phase 2)
• Benson Property (the "pumpkin patch")
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if offered said grants, the City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and accept the grants and execute agreements with the
SCAPOSD for the administration of the grant funds pursuant to the grant contract.
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 p ved as t
Council of the City of Petalmna at a Regular meeting on the 1 1 day of September, orm:
2006, by the following vote:
City Attorn
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ~
ATTEST:
City Clerk M or
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