HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 17-12-453 - 12/04/2017 - Recreational Trails Program Grant_ STATE OF GEORGIA RESOLUTION NO. 17-12-453
COUNTY OF FULTON
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MILTON AUTHORIZING
A PRE -APPLICATION FOR A RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3 provides that the governing authority of a
municipality may adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions, and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton has drafted a Pre -Application for a grant from the
federal Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, as administered
by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, attached as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Pre -Application is to qualify for a grant supporting
the creation of recreational trails at Providence Park in the City of Milton (the "Project");
and
WHEREAS, by approval and execution of this Resolution, the City of Milton assures
the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that the City has the ability and intention
to finance at least 20 percent of the estimated total Project cost and, in the event the
City's Pre -Application is recommended for funding by the DNR, the City will move forward
with due diligence to prepare, or have prepared, appropriate documentation required
for a formal Recreational Trails Program grant application; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is appropriate and in the best interest of the
City to authorize submission of the Pre -Application to the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED;
That the Mayor, or other City staff members as appropriate, are authorized and
directed to execute the Pre -Application and deliver it to the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources.
RESOLVED this 4t" day of December, 2017.
Attest:
Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
Joe Lock ad; -Mayor