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WHEREAS, the City, in its Century Plan - Policy Plan, has found that tb"
City should take necessary steps to protect the physical attributes whi
make Georgetown attractive; andi I
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that planting of trees along
thoroughfares and in parks enhances the aesthetic appeal of the community;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit an application to the Small
Business Administration National Tree Planting Program; and,
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Century Plan Policy as required by Section Z.Qd ot tfie Adminis. .-,-�M'eUh.aLPper
of the Policy Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 01"
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: I
The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim -
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to act as the authorized
representative for the City to sign and submit a grant application to the
ragrawror
City of Georgetown.
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RECEIVED
TEXAS FOREST SERVICE JUN 2 4 1991
The Texas A&M University System
Office of the Director 100 Research Parkway Suite 200
(409) 845-2641 FAX (409) 845-5764 College Station, Texas 17843-2136
F5.35 June 14, 1991
TO' Prospective Small Business Administration Project Cooperators
SUBJECT: Small Business Administration - Tree Planting Grants
The U.S. Small Business Administration was appropriated $15 million
nationally to initiate a tree planting programi The Texas Forest Service
has been designated by Governor Ann Richards to administer this program
in Texas.
The purpose of the program is to plant trees on land owned or
controlled by the state or a local government by obtaining services a
supplies from small business owners. I
The requirements of participants is to match at least 25% of the
cost of the project from non-federal sources, this may be cash or
in-kind. The total amount of federal funds available to Texas tan range
Trom 1494,655, to as high as $989,310. The more local participants
contribute to the cost of the projects, the more funds allocated to
Texas. For example, if the average of all requests the Texas Forest
Service receives shows cooperators will contribute 40 . Texas wil
receive an additional 50% or $741,982; if they average 45%, Texas
receives the maximum or 1989,310. Applications for grants will be
priorzed accordingly.
The Texas Forest Service must have a consolidated application
including all the individual projects accepted, to the Small Business
Administration in Washington D,C, by July 22, 1991, Therefore, we are
asking each cooperator to have their specific proposal into our office at
College Station by July 8th. We realize this is an extremely short time
frame, but this is the schedule we must meet.
The enclosed, "Guidelines for Grant Application", explains the
procedures for making application and the program requirements applicants
must meet to be eligible to participate.
If you have further questions, please contact Ed Barron or T-�
Boggus at (409) 845-2641. 1
Sincerely,
ru R. Miles
e Forester
BRM/co
Enclosures
The Forest Resource Agency of Texas