HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-099 marana tree inventoryMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2008-99
RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING FULL
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT #CCG 08-006 WITH THE ARIZONA STATE
FORESTRY DIVISION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT
PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE MARANA TREE
INVENTORY.
WHEREAS, the Arizona State Forestry Division is offering funding for urban Tree
Programs under the Community Challenge Grant program;. and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana understands the vital roll of urban forests and the need
to promote trees as part of community infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Parks and Recreation Department is working to complete a
public space and right of way tree inventory as part of a comprehensive tree management
strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona State Forestry Division has granted the Town. $12,000 pursuant
to the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to support the tree inventory; and
WHEREAS, grant funding will allow Marana's Parks and Recreation Department to
complete the tree inventory.
.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, the Town Manager is authorized to submit the fully execute
Grant Agreement #CCG 08-006 with the Arizona State Forestry Division.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 5th day of August, 2008.
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Mayor E Honea
ATTEST: APPR VED AS TO FORM:
ocelyn C ronson, Town Clerk ~ F Cassidy, Town Attorney