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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 18-11-490 - 11/05/2018 - Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation Fund GrantSTATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF FULTON RESOLUTION NO. 18-11-490 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MILTON AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN AWARD FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3 provides that the governing authority of a municipality may adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions, and regulations; WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. § 36-87-2 provides that cities are authorized to participate in federal grant programs, contract to participate in such programs, and accept and expend grant funds subject to such terms as may be required by the grantor; WHEREAS, on October 16, 2017 the City adopted a resolution authorizing the filing of a project application for a grant for financial assistance to construct rest rooms at Providence Park in the City of Milton ("Project"); WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources ("Department") has agreed to issue a grant to the City for financial assistance to the Project, which will include installation of self -composting toilets and waterless urinals, vegetative roof systems, solar powered lighting, bioswales, and an educational component; WHEREAS, the Department and the City desire to enter into an agreement ("Agreement") setting forth the terms and conditions of the Department's grant; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement the City agrees to accept grant funds from the Department, in accordance with the terms specified therein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement the City agrees to designate sufficient funds to assure the acquisition and/or development, operation and maintenance of the Project; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton as follows: The City hereby declares its ability and intention to finance the non -State (local) share of the costs for the Project, and declares that sufficient funds will be available to assure effective operation and maintenance of the facilities acquired or developed by the Project. 2. The terms and conditions of the attached Agreement, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, are hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement. 3. The Mayor and appropriate City officials, consistent with their respective roles, are hereby authorized to accept the funds, act in connection with the Project, provide such additional information as may be required, and take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the purpose and intent of this resolution. RESOLVED this 5th day of November, 2018. Attest: Sudie AM Gordon, City lerk Joe Lo(. nk od, Mayor 4'