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• RESOLUTION
Date A~~ust i, zoo5 Resolution No. 05-121
Motion by sellows Seconded by Lurk
RESOLUTION AMENDING POLICY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF
OAK WILT SUPPRESSION 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 increased to $750.00 per
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. that the City Council of the City of
Lakeville hereby authorizes an increased maximum share cost of $750.00 per project.
ADOPTED this 1St day of August, 2005, by the City Council of the City of
Lakeville, Minnesota.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE,
BY:
Robert D. John n, Mayor
ATTEST:
harlene Friedges, City rk