HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 99-19RESOLUTION NO.99-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,SUPPORTING THE MEMBERS OF JAE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND COMMITTEE OF THE GROWINgSMARTER COMMISSION OF THE
STATE OF ARIZONA IN THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF FULL,
EQUITABLE AND PERMANENT FUNDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE STATE AND
FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS,the Land and Water Conservation Fund was created to protect
local,state and national parks,urban and rural open space,wilderness areas,
wetlands,refuges,playgrounds and preserve habitat;and
WHEREAS,the Land and Water Conservation Fund has established a history of
success in the State of Arizona with the acquisition of parks and the enhancement
of recreation projects;and
WHEREAS,the Land and Water Conservation Fund must be revitalized through
state and federal legislation.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona,that we strongly support full, equitable and permanent
funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund to include an equitable
allocation of funding for both state and federal components;legislation that
will assure permanent and automatic funding for the Land and Water Conservation
Fund;legislation that is consistent with the goals of protecting and restoring
our natural systems,native habitats,and historic,cultural and public
recreation resources and State determination of state -side Land and Water
Conservation Fund funding priorities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY ,1999.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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,1999.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
5-7- 9_9
R.JOEL STERN
City Attorney
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