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Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Forestry to apply for a cost-share grant of $11,493.00 to fund Emerald Ash Borer mitigation projects and reduce runoff in urban communities. If received, the City’s expenses related to this grant would be $25,521.00.
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WHEREAS, the applicant, (City of West Allis), is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission for the purpose of funding Emerald Ash Borer mitigation projects and reduce runoff in urban communities under funding originating from the U.S. Forest Service, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative;
WHEREAS, the applicant attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the applicant requests a grant agreement to carry out the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the applicant, (City of West Allis), will comply with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the applicant will budget a sum sufficient to fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes and empowers (Superintendent of Forestry), its official or employee, to act on its behalf to:
1. Sign and submit the grant agreement.
2. Sign a grant agreement between applicant and the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission.
3. Submit interim and/or final reports to the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission to satisfy
the grant agreement.
4. Submit reimbursement requests and, if applicable, contractor invoices to the Bay-Lake
Regional Planning Commission.
5. Sign and submit other required documentation.