Resolution No. 2009-05

RE: Grant support for Aquatic Invasive Species Management Project
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CLOVERLAND
County of Vilas

 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