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RESOLUTION NO. 93-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE RES PRES ENT A TIVE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE "URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM" GRANT
REQUEST AND COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN
THE GRANT APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the 101st Congress of the United States, in developing the Forestry Title
of the 1990 Farm Bill, found that the health of forests in urban areas and communities is on
the decline; these forests, trees, and open spaces improve the quality of life for residents,
enhance economic value of property and are more effective than rural trees at reducing the
buildup of carbon dioxide due to the added energy savings for urban residents.
WHEREAS, Congress defined the purposes of this program to include improving the
understanding of the benefits of preserving existing tree cover; encourage property owners to
maintain trees and expand forest cover; provide educational and technical assistance to local
organizations in maintaining and expanding forest cover; provide competitive matching grants
to local units of government and other approved organizations for urban forestry projects;
implement a tree planting program; promote the establishment of demonstration projects to
illustrate the benefits of forest cover; and enhance technical skills of individuals involved in
establishing or maintaining urban forest.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is eligible to participate in this program
and has successfully submitted a grant application in the amount of $5,500.00, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Community
Services to execute all agreements associted with the "Urban and Community Forestry
Program" Grant with the Texas Forest Service.
Section 2: That the City Council commits to providing its share of the project costs
through "in-kind" services as described in the grant application.
Section 3: That the City Council endorses and permits the planting of trees on public
property under their jurisdiction in the City of North Richland Hills.
Passes and Approved this c:;S"~ day of ~~ , 1993.
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ATTEST:
Jeanette Rewis, City Secretary
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