09-04-2012 - Authorization to Apply for Funding Under Californi - Item 5 Attach (2).docRESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM ENTITLED, “HERITAGE PARK CITRUS
GROVE”, AS PROVIDED THROUGH PROPOSITIONS 40 AND/OR 84.
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the California State Legislature has enacted Propositions 40 and 84, which provide 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 applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out an urban forestry project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of West Covina:
Approved the filing of an application for “Propositions 40 and 84” grant program funds; and
Certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and,
Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the City of West Covina are available to begin the project.
Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 30, 2015.
Appoints Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager, as agent of the City of West Covina to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests, etc., which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of September 2012.
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Mayor Michael Touhey
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Laurie Carrico
I LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK, of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina, California
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of September 2012.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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City Clerk Laurie Carrico
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman