HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-229JULY 27, 2010 10 -229 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR AQUATIC INVASIVE
SPECIES CONTROL GRANTS
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
WHEREAS, Miller's Bay /Lake Winnebago is an important resource used by the
public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, public use and enjoyment of Miller's Bay /Lake Winnebago is best
served by protection of Miller's Bay from infestation of aquatic invasive species; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of an
aquatic invasive species control project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh requests grant
funding and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
under the "Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant Program" and hereby authorizes the
Parks Director to act on behalf of the City of Oshkosh to:
1) Submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for
aquatic invasive species control purposes;
2) Sign documents;
3) Take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete an approved
aquatic invasive species control grant; and
4) Submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting
documentation within six months of project completion date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh will meet the obligations
of the aquatic invasive species control project including timely publication of the results
and meet the financial obligations of an aquatic invasive species grant, including the
prompt payment of the City's 25% commitment to aquatic invasive control project costs.
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO ) SS
CITY OF OSHKOSH )
I, ANGELA J. JOECKEL, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution (10 -229) is a true and correct copy of
the original on file in my office, adopted by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh,
Wisconsin at the meeting held on July 27, 2010.
Witness my hand and the Corporation seal of the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
DATED: July 28, 2010
Deputy City Clerk of the City of Oshkosh,
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: July 22, 2010
TO: Mr. Mark Rohloff, City Manager
FROM: Bill Sturm, City Forester
RE: COUNCIL RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR WDNR AQUATIC SPECIES
INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL GRANT
The City of Oshkosh Parks Department plans to apply for a Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources grant to implement the Miller's Bay, Lake Winnebago, Aquatic Plant Management
plan to control invasive species in the water body in compliance with WDNR approved
recommendations, and consistent with the 2010 Onterra report. As part of the DNR grant
application process, a Common Council Resolution is necessary for inclusion in the application
package. All control activities will be contingent on plan approval and permitting by WDNR
prior to any action.
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