HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-006RESOLUTION NO. 2011-006
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION'S LEAFING OUT
GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE CHULA VISTA
NATURESCAPE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, with the rapid urbanization of California's landscapes, many communities
are losing the environmental and societal benefits that "green" or natural areas create; and
WHEREAS, the City's NatureScape program helps foster the conversion of hazdscapes,
turf lawns and water-thirsty landscaping throughout the City into more environmentally-friendly
"green" azeas which reduce water use, conserve energy, absorb runoff, and provide habitat for
wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the California
State Legislature has enacted Proposition 40 and 84, which provides funds to the State of
California and its political subdivisions for urban forestry programs; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary
procedures governing application by local agencies and non-profit organizations under the
program; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before
submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the City, if awarded the grant, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out an education project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
as follows:
1. That it approves the filing of an application for "PROPOSITION 40 and 84" urban
forestry grant program funds through the California Department of Forestry & Fire
Protection's Leafing Out Grant Program.
2. That it certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project.
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3. That it certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the City of Chula Vista are
available to begin the project.
4. That it certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 30, 2013.
5. That it appoints the City Manager, or his designee, as agent of the City of Chula Vista
to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited
to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be
necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 18th day of January 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, Mayor ~
ATTEST:
~v, Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2011-006 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 18th day of January 201 I.
Executed this 18th day of January 2011.
-v~. Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk