HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24-____
Introduced by Council Member __________
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the State Legislature has appropriated General Funds for the state’s 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 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 an agreement with the State of California to carry out an urban forestry project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby finds and determines as follows:
Approved the filing of an application for the Urban and Community Forestry 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 City Council are available to begin the project.
Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 30, 2028.
Appoints City Manager or a designee, as agent of the City Council to conduct negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the afore mentioned project.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2024 ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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