21.358 An Order to Appropriate 3,000 in CPA Funds to Lathrop Communities for Continued Invasive Species Removal - Certified.pdfCity 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).