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RESOLUTION NO.1994-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR ARIZONA GAME AND FISH HERITAGE
URBAN WILDLIFE AND URBAN WILDLIFE HABITAT FUNDS AND;
URGING THE COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE GRANT.
WHEREAS,the voters of the State of Arizona under Title 17,Chapter 2, Article 6
authorized the establishment of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Heritage Fund,
providing a percentage of the monies received pursuant to §5-522 to be spent on Urban
Wildlife and Urban Wildlife Habitat programs,by the Arizona Game and Fish Department;
and
WHEREAS,urban wildlife,as defined in §17-296,means the wildlife that occurs
within the limits of an incorporated area or in close proximity to an urban area that
receives significant impact from human use;and
WHEREAS,funds are available under the Heritage -Urban Wildlife/Urban Wildlife
Habitat Program for projects that will conserve,enhance and establish wildlife habitats
and populations in harmony with urban environments,increase public awareness of and
support for urban wildlife resources;and
WHEREAS,the vision statement for the Land Use Element of the Town of Fountain
Hills General Plan,developed by the community and adopted by the town,states
"Maintain a small town community character which sensitively allocates land for future
development in all land uses,and provides for preservation of the flora and fauna of the
Sonoran Desert which characterizes Fountain Hills'quality of life.";and
WHEREAS,the proposed "Fountain Hills Wildlife Habitat Inventory Project"promotes
the vision statement in the Fountain Hills General Plan and the purported goals of the
Urban Wildlife/Urban Wildlife Habitat grant program;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.That the Towncertifies that the project is harmonious and supportive of the
Fountain Hills General Plan.
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SECTION 2.That the Town appoints the Town of Fountain Hills'Community Development
Director as agent of the Town of Fountain Hills to conduct all negotiations,execute and
submit all documents including but not limited to applications,agreements,billing
statements,and so on which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
SECTION 3.That the Town enthusiastically approves the filing of an application for
Arizona Game and Fish Heritage -Urban Wildlife/Urban Wildlife Habitat funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November,1994.
FOR JjHE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:ATTEST:
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JoSn7 M.Cutillo,Mayor Cassie B.Hansen
Town Clerk
Paul L Nordin William E.Farrell
Town Manager Town Attorney
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