HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-142 N.C.S. 09/14/2009Resolution No. 2009-142 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RATIFYING APPLICATION TO THE C'ALIFORNIA RELEAF 2009 'I'REE-PLAN'I'ING
GRANT PROGRAIVI FOR $2,504 FOR THE E STREET 'fl'~E PLAN'I'ING PgZOJECT,
ANI) AiJTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO RECEIVE 'TI~E Fi1NDS
WHEREAS, residents of the E Street at 6th Street neighborhood have applied for a
$2,504 matching grant, administered by the California ReLeaf 2009 Tree-Planting Grant
Program, in cooperation with the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection, to plant 17
street trees within a one and a half block area of E Street, along City right-of-way that is
maintained by individual property owners; and,
WI~EREAS, the residents have worked in consultatic~n with the~ City Tree Advisory
Committee to assure proper tree choices for locations and correct planting procedures; and
WI~EREAS, if application is made by a neighborhood group, the Grant Guidelines
require a government agency sponsor, in this case, the City of Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, the 1:1 matching dollar requirement will be satisfied by donations and
volunteer hours, as~ allowed by the Grant Guidelines; and,
WI~EREAS, since application submittal to California ReLeaf was due by July 31, 2009,
the City's Parks and Landscape Manager signed the sponsoring document on behalf of the City,
as required by the Grant Guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, City Council ratification of the application submission is required, as well
as authorization for City Manager to accept the funds.
NOW, T~IEREFO1tE, BE IT RESOLVEI) that the Petaluma City Council hereby:
1. Ratifies application to the California ReLeaf 2009 Tree-Planting Grant Program for a
grant in the amount of $2,504, on behalf of residents of E Street at 6th Street, for the
purpose of planting 17 street trees within a one and a half block area of E Street,
along City right-of-way that is maintained by individual property owners; and,
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2. Authorizes City Manager to receive the grant funds, if awarded.
Under the power and authority confcrred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the /Ap~~ed to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 14`h day of t orm:
September, 2009, by the following vote: ,
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, l-larris, 1-lealy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ~
City Clerk
City Att~ey
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