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RESOLUTION NO.3846
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,.WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR A $10,000 GRANT FROM THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(DNR)FOR TIlE FORESTRY ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS,in late March 2006,the Renton Parks Department applied to the
Washington State Department ofNatural Resources (DNR)for a grant to assist with the Forestry
Ordinance Development Project (the "Project");and
WHEREAS,the purpose oBhe Project is to develop a comprehensive urban forestry
ordinance to promote the City's public health,safety and welfare,enhance aesthetics,create a
valuable urban forestry asset and reduce the potential for trees becoming public nuisances on
public lands,public rights-of-way and,to a limited extent,on private lands;and
WHEREAS,some of the City's specific objectives for the results oBhe urban forestry
ordinance are:To optimize tree canopy cover,expand and improve the health of the urban forest,
establish a base level for maintenance,and educate government officials and the public about
proper tree care;and
WHEREAS,the grant monies for the Project will be applied to expenses associated with
the Project consultant's and city staff s research,departmental meetings,and public meetings,as
well as other miscellaneous expenses;and
WHEREAS,the State has approved a grant in the amount of$10,000 from the DNR for
the Project;and
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RESOLUTION NO.3846
WHEREAS,an additional $43,260 for the Project will be provided from City and in-kind
contributions;and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to document the terms and conditions ofthis Grant
Agreement;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
SECTIONll.
The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a
Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Forestry
Ordinance Development Project.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4 t h day of_-=D:....;:e::...::c::...::e:.::.:ill=b-'::.e.::...r__-"2006.
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Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 4 th day of_---'D=--e=-c=-e=.::ill=-b=--e=.::r=-__--',20'06.
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Kathy Keolller,Mayorzedastoform
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Lawrence J Warren,City Attorney
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