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RESOLUTION
Date November 1, 1999 Resolution No. 99-254
Motion by Mulvihill Seconded by sindt
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MINNESOTA ReLEAF COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING AND
FOREST HEALTH GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has established a Grant Program for
the suppression of Oak Wilt disease; and
WHEREAS, trees are a valuable resource to our community in purifying our air and water, helping
conserve our soil and energy, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and
making our community more attractive; and '
WHEREAS, receipt of grant funds would enable the City of Lakeville to continue its oak wilt
suppression program and support the protection of our existing urban forest through policies established in
the Tree Preservation Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, such grant assistance is available on certain terms and conditions specified by the
Department of Natural Resources which are compatible with the City's existing policies; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting the existing policy established by Council setting the maximum
grant match at $500.00 per project be continued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakeville hereby
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement to receive funds through the Minnesota
Re Leaf Community Tree Planting and Forest Health Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry.
DATED this 15` day of November, 1999.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE,
Duane R. Zaun, Mayo
ATTEST:
harlene Friedges, Ci Clerk