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RESOLUTION
Date August 3. 1998 Resolution No. 98-155
Motion by xolberg Seconded by s, ndt
RESOLUTIONACCEPTING MINNESOTA ReLEAF COMMUNITY TREE
PLANTING AND FOREST HEALTH GRANT FUNDS
V~IHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has established a Grant
Program for the suppression of Oak Wilt disease; and
V~REAS, 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
WI~REAS, staff is requesting the existing policy established by Council on November 20,
1995 setting the maximum grant match at $1,000.00 per project be changed to a $500.00 maximum
match per project.
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 ReLeaf 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 3rd day of August, 1998.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE,
Duane R. Zaun, Ma o
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Charlene Friedges, ity Clerk