20.038 An Order to Appropriate 3,000 in CPA Funds to Lathrop Communities for Invasive Species Removal - CertifiedCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, April 2, 2020
Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
20.038 An Order to Appropriate $3,000 in CPA Funds to Lathrop Communities for 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 project’s control and removal of non-native invasive Japanese Barberry,
Oriental Bittersweet, Mutiflora Rose, Winged Euonymus, Garlic Mustard, will
complement City efforts to reduce invasives in critical areas.
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 February 5, 2020, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted
unanimously to recommend $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).
20.038
In City Council, April 2, 2020
Passed First Reading on Roll Call Vote of 7 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 1 Abstention (Councilor Foster absent, Councilor Jarrett abstained)
Attest: __________________________________________________, Clerk of Council
In City Council, April 16, 2020
Passed Second Reading on Roll Call Vote of 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent
Attest: ___________________________________________________, Clerk of Council
Approved: David J. Narkewicz, Mayor
Passed two readings and enrolled.
I hereby certify that the above Order passed the Northampton City Council on April 16, 2020
David J. Narkewicz, Mayor approved the Order on April 19, 2020
Attest: ___________________________________________________, Clerk of Council