2015-1233 i •
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -1233
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Janesville's submission of an application to the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for funding through the Urban Forestry
Grant Program.
WHEREAS, trees are an important resource, providing shade and natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville understands the importance of a diverse urban forest;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has determined it is in the best interest of the public
to move forward with replanting a diverse urban forest to replace trees lost to the
Emerald Ash Borer infestation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has the opportunity to apply for the Urban Forestry
Grant to help fund tree replanting efforts; and
WHEREAS, these funds in the amount of $15,000 would be used towards assisting
home owners replace trees on adjoining terraces and front yards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of the tree
replacement project described in the state grant application; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the
submission of a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for
the Urban Forestry Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, and his designees, are hereby
authorized to negotiate, draft, prepare, execute, file and modify such other documents,
papers and agreements ancillary and /or pertaining thereto and, from time to time, to
take and /or make whatever other minor actions and /or minor modifications to the above
described agreements as the City Manager and /or his designee may deem necessary
and /or desirable to effectuate the purposes of such agreements and the intent of this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be authorized to sign all
documents related to the application for funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Janesville will meet the obligations of the
urban forestry grant program, and meet the financial obligations under this grant
including the matching funds commitment to project costs.
ADOPTED: September 14, 2015 Motion by: Deupree
Second by: Tidwell
APPROVED: / Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
• AA/ Q _ Deupree X
Deu re e X
Mark ■ . Freitag, City Ma ; • -r Farrell x
Gruber X
Liebert X
ATT Marklein X
Tidwell X
David T. Godek, Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Parks Division
Prepared by: Parks Division