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
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