1976-5622r68
_ RESOLUTION NO. 8622
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
PROJECT FUNDING UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND CERTIFYING
THAT NO FUNDS BUDGETED OR OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY COMMITTED
FOR REFORESTATION SHALL BE REDUCED, D'~MINISHED OR REPLACED BY
FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ABOVE REFERENCED ACT.
WHEREAS, the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Program
has been authorized and funded by the federal government, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the legislation is to provide employment for unemployed
construction workers while stimulating local capital development or redevelopment, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield .is making application for funding under the above
referenced legislation for the purpose of tree replacement on public properties within
the corporate limits of the City of Richfield, and
WHEREAS, such a reforestation program has become advisable and advantageous
- to the community as a result of the increasing numbers of public trees lost due to
Shade Tree Disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
as follows:
1. That the city council hereby supports and authorizes an application for
federal grant in the amount of $95, 000.00 to operationalize the
"Richfield Forestation Restoration Project".
2. -That, no funds currently budgeted and available or otherwise specifically
committed for this project shall be reduced, diminished, or replaced by
funds requested for this project.
3. That the city manager is hereby appointed and authorized to act as
-- authorized representative for the City of Richfield in matters relating
to this project.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield on the 25th day of
October, 1976.
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ATTEST;
Thomas j, ran City Clerk