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Resolution
No. 2009-05 RE:
Grant support for Aquatic Invasive Species Management Project 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 Stephen J. Favorite, Chairman 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 5th day of August, 2009 by the Cloverland Town Board |