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Resolution
No. 2011-06 RE:
Grant support for Aquatic Invasive Species Management Project RESOLUTION
OF THE TOWN OF CLOVERLAND WHEREAS,
the Towns of Cloverland, Lincoln, Washington and the City of Eagle River
have created the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes
Commission, pursuant to Section 66.0301 of the Wisconsin Statutes for the
purpose of coordinating aquatic invasive species awareness, prevention and
management efforts on the Chain; and WHEREAS,
the Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes is an important resource used by the
public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and WHEREAS,
a study and examination of the Chain of Lakes will lead to better
understanding and will promote the public health, comfort, convenience,
necessity and public welfare; and WHEREAS,
we recognize the need for responsible and holistic long-range planning to
better manage the lake, its watershed, and its use; and
WHEREAS,
we are qualified to carry out the responsibilities of the aquatic invasive
species project. NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that the TOWN OF CLOVERLAND
requests the funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources under the “Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant
Program”: and hereby authorizes the Acting
Chairperson to act on behalf of the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain
of Lakes Commission to:
submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid
for aquatic invasive species grant purposes; sign documents; and take
necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete an approved grant.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the TOWN OF CLOVERLAND
will meet the obligations of the planning project including timely
publication of the results and meet the financial obligations under this
grant shown on Attachment A, the table reflecting the “Funding
Share” between the 4 municipalities and lake associations commitment to
planning project costs. We understand the importance of a continuing
management program the Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes and
intend to proceed on that course. Agreed
to this 3rd day of August, 2011 by the Cloverland Town Board
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