HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO 12 11 240l
STATE OF GEORGIA RESOLUTION NO. 12-11-240
COUNTY OF FULTON
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO
APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO MONARCHS
ACROSS GEORGIA FOR FUNDING FOR A POLLINATOR GARDEN
WHEREAS, the Organization, Monarchs Across Georgia along with the US Fish and
Wildlife Service makes available funding for Pollinator habitats in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, such funds are awarded to public and private entities in Georgia for the
establishment of gardens to attract butterflies and other pollinators; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton is working on a Community Wildlife certification and
pollinator gardens are part of the certification process; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton has determined that a demonstration garden at the
Thompson Road Fire Station #42 would enhance the property and be an educational
opportunity for the community to learn about gardening for pollinators and wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton with committee volunteers have applied for funding
l through this grant program; and
WHEREAS, the funding, if awarded, shall be utilized to purchase native pollinator
plants, mulch and hardscape materials for the establishment of a pollinator garden; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT SO RESOLVED, this 19th day of November, 2012 by the
Mayor and Council of the City of Milton that the submission of an application to
Monarchs Across Georgia grant program is hereby approved; and if awarded the Mayor
is hereby authorized to execute the grant funding to the city's Community Wildlife
Habitat Committee to install a pollinator habitat garden at Thompson Road Fire Station,
after January 1,2013.
RESOLVED, this the 19th day ofNovember, 2012.
Attes»nf?d~ ,l Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
Approved: