08/26/2008 Resolutions 2008-234RESOLUTION 2008-234
WHEREAS, Phragmites Australis is an aggressive invasive plant species; and
WHEREAS on April 15, 2008, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director
designated Phragmites Australis as a noxious weed; and
WHEREAS the Platte River channel adjacent to the Grand Island Municipal
Wellfield is over grown by this and other noxious weeds; and
WHEREAS the Platte Valley Weed Management Area (PVWMA) provides removal
of invasive and noxious weed species in the central Platte River drainage area; and
WHEREAS PVWMA wishes to access City owned property to remove Phragmites
Australis and other noxious weeds on City property; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement to Allow Project for Invasive Plant Control and
River Restoration between the Platte Valley Weed Management Area and the City of Grand Island
is at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to participate in this service; and
WHEAREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCII. OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Agreement to Allow Project for Invasive
Plant Control and River Restoration is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 26, 2008.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
August 25, 2008 ^ City Attorney