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21.358 An Order to Appropriate 3,000 in CPA Funds to Lathrop Communities for Continued Invasive Species RemovalCity of Northampton MASSACHUSETTS In City Council, December 2, 2021 Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee 21.358 An Order to Appropriate $3,000 in CPA Funds to Lathrop Communities for Continued Invasive Species Removal Ordered, that WHEREAS, the Lathrop Communities submitted an application for Community Preservation Act Small Grant funding for continued priority invasive species removal at its North and East campuses, on both of which the City holds permanent Conservation Restrictions. WHEREAS, the project will continue to help improve and preserve the health of sensitive habitats in the Parsons and Broad Brook watersheds, has strong community support, and will continue to leverage private funds and extensive volunteer efforts. WHEREAS, the applicant has welcomed public use of its popular trails, and will continue to increase public knowledge of the trails on the property as part of this project. WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted to recommend that $3,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $3,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Lathrop Communities for the Invasives Removal and Education project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $3,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-359930).