HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-22 03-296 ORDERItem No. 03-296
Date: September 22, 2003
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Application to the Maine Forest Service for a 2003 Project Canopy
Assistance Program Gant.
Responsible Department Planning Division
Commentary:
This Council Order will authorize the CM Manager to apply for, receive and disburse Project
Canopy Grant Funds, Gran: monies up to a maximum of $10,000 per applicant with a required
minimum local match of 50% ($5,000) are available through the Maine Forest Service's 2003
Project Canopy Assistance Program. The local match Is Included in the Forestry Division and
Public Works budget. This grant, W awarded, will enable the Forestry Division to undertake the
maintenance and resource managenem activities proposed in Bangor's Community Forestry
Improvement Program; .specifically, .Mail Area Beautification through esplanade plantings on
Stillwater Avenue, Time Management In the Maine Business Enterprise Park on Maine Avenue,
and City-wide Time Improvements, especially, pruning.
Department Head
Manger's Cemmcds:
City Manager
Associated Information:
L/VG/
liidge: Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
City Solicitor
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application to the Maine Forest Service for 2003 Project
Canopy Assistance Program Grant.
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WHEREAS, the Maine Department of Conservation's Forest Service and the Pine Tree
State Aboretum, through the establishment of the Project Canopy Assistance Program,
recognizes that comprehensive resource management of community forests and related
natural resources is beneficial to maintaining and enhancing the environment and quality of
life for Maine citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Project Canopy Program helps communities focus on the tangiable
benefits that long-term forestry programs on provide; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City of Bangor Comprehensive Plan 2000 on
3uly 24, 2000 that identifies nah ml resource management goels; and
WHEREAS, the City now seeks funds to assist in the implementation of the
recommendations of its Comprehensive Plan 2000 and the Bangor Community Forestry
Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Project Canopy Assistance Program in the Maine forest Service makes
gram funds available to communities for Urban and Community Forestry activities;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR - ---
THAT, the City Manager be authorized to apply to the Maine Forest Service for a 2003 Project
Canopy Assistance Grant; and that the City Manager be authorized to receive and disburse
such funds in accordance with the grant guidelines, if the City is successful in its application.
SfATEMENr OF FACT:
Grant monies up W a maximum of $10,000 per applicant are available and a minimum
match of 50% ($5,000) Is required. The local match is included in the Forestry Division and
Public Wanks budget
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