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Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to apply for a cost-share grant to fund Emerald Ash Borer mitigation projects.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis (applicant), 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 under funding originating from the U.S. Forest Service, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the applicant attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant requests a grant agreement to carry out the project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the applicant will comply with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the applicant will budget a sum sufficient to fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes and empowers the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, its official or employee, to act on its behalf to:
1. Sign and submit the grant application.
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.