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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1994-50Va^/ c 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. RESOLUTION 1994-50 Page 1 of 2 c c 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: P (W^vjD JoSn7 M.Cutillo,Mayor Cassie B.Hansen Town Clerk Paul L Nordin William E.Farrell Town Manager Town Attorney RESOLUTION 1994-50 Page 2 of 2