HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-154 application for a permit under section 10 of the endangered species actMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2008-154
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR A PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 10 OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
WHEREAS the Town of Marana recognizes the need, in connection with future Town
capital improvement projects, to obtain a comprehensive incidental take permit to comply with
the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and
WHEREAS the Town has developed a draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and draft
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in anticipation of obtaining a comprehensive incidental
take permit; and
WHEREAS the incidental take permit will also provide the opportunity for private
development projects to secure coverage for compliance with the Endangered Species Act; and
WHEREAS the Town must submit an application for the incidental take permit before
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will advertise in the Federal Register to request public review
and comment on the draft HCP and draft EIS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, authorizing and directing the Town Manager and staff to prepare, -sign,
and pay filing fees associated with the submission of an application to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for an incidental take permit under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act, as
necessary to bring forward the HCP and EIS for public review and comment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the T n of Marana, Arizona,
this 18~' day of November 200$.
Ed Ho ea, Mayor
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