R25-274 RESOLUTION NO. R25-274
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2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
3 BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE
4 2024 COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANTS FROM THE FLORIDA
5 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER IN THE AMOUNT
6 OF $50,000, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT
7 THE GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
8 DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT; AND FOR ALL OTHER
9 PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering a
12 funding opportunity for the 2024 Community Forestry Capacity Grants. The purpose of Florida's
13 Community Forestry Capacity grant program is to provide financial assistance to local
14 governments, Native American tribal governments, volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations,
is and educational institutions to initiate or enhance local urban and community forestry programs
16 and improve the urban environment within the State of Florida. The primary purpose of the grant
17 program is to promote better forest management and the resources necessary for the retention
18 and expansion of community tree canopy throughout the State of Florida; and
19 WHEREAS, the City will request funding in the amount of $50,000, with a 50/50 match,
20 50% federal and 50% applicant, to support its urban forestry initiative; and
21 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
22 best interests of the city's citizens and residents to authorize the City's application for the 2024
23 Community Forestry Capacity Grants from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
24 Services, in the amount of $50,000, and if awarded, authorize the City to accept the Grant and
25 execute all future documents associated with the grant.
26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
27 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
28 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
29 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
30 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
31 authorize the City to apply for the 2024 Community Forestry Capacity Grants from the Florida
32 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in the amount of $50,000, and if awarded,
33 authorize the City to accept the Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. R25-274
34 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
35 authorize the Mayor to execute the Grant application, and if awarded, the Grant Agreement, and
36 any other document associated with applying for and accepting the Grant that does not otherwise
37 increase the financial obligations of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney's Office.
38 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-274
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44 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1.1 day of DC*vicer 2025.
45 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
46 YES NO
47 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton
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49 Vice Mayor-Woodrow L. Hay r.../
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51 Commissioner-Angela Cruz
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53 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin - 4--
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55 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley
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57 VOTE 9-0
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61 Mayle: D- Jesus, MP,, MMC Rebecca Shelton
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68 It • 'p Shawna G. Lamb
69 ,"i I- .' City Attorney