06/24/2003 Resolutions 2003-154
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-154
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has experienced a recent increase in rabid
animals; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a means for controlling
skunks and any other small mammal which may include red fox, opossum, raccoon, or feral cats
responsible for potential disease transmission within the city; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting financial assistance of
$2,500 for reimbursement of costs associated with wildlife damage control services; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been drafted outlining the services to be undertaken by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture for such wildlife damage control; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Cooperative Service Field Agreement has been reviewed
and approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Cooperative Service Field Agreement
between the City and the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Inspection
Service, Wildlife Services for a wildlife damage control project is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form Xl
June 19, 2003