HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2018-094RESOLUTION NO. 2018-094
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $5,000 FROM
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY TO FUND A RELAUNCH OF
THE NATURESCAPE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, in 2006, the City of Chula Vista launched the NatureScape program with the
goal of creating numerous “Certified Wildlife Habitats” in yards throughout Chula Vista using
the certification process of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF); and
WHEREAS, NatureScape promotes conservation of water resources and provides
beneficial habitat to help preserve wildlife species impacted by climate change; and
WHEREAS, NatureScape helps satisfy two objectives in the City’s 2017 Climate Action
Plan and supports several aspects of the City’s Water Stewardship Plan; and
WHEREAS, Sweetwater Authority is a strong city partner in water conservation
programs; and
WHEREAS, Sweetwater Authority’s grant of $5,000 provides support to the City’s
relaunch of the NatureScape program; and
WHEREAS, the NatureScape program meets the City’s goals for Healthy Communities
and Connected Communities as it provides a personalized back-to-nature outdoor experience and
serves to enhance lifestyles in Chula Vista along with beneficial stress-relieving environments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it accepts a grant of $5,000 from Sweetwater Authority and appropriates the funds to
the City’s Office of Sustainability to fund a relaunch of the NatureScape program.
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Resolution No. 2018-094
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Glen R. Googins
Director of Economic Development City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 12th day of June 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2018-094 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of June 2018.
Executed this 12th day of June 2018.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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