HomeMy WebLinkAbout155-10 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 155-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY TO BE
CERTIFIED AS A NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMUNITY
WILDLIFE HABITAT
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Forward Summit identified green infrastructure as a
primary component of the quality of life in the City of Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the use of native plants and native landscaping result in protecting and
enhancing the wildlife that contributes to a sustainable and healthy environment in the City; and
WHEREAS, urban ecosystems do not detect property lines or conventional boundaries,
but instead rely on networks of green infrastructure and natural habitat to thrive; and
WHEREAS, community education is a fundamental part of obtaining the support of the
citizens of the City to support ongoing clean air, clean water and water conservation initiatives;
and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Action Committee serves to promote a safe and healthy
environment to preserve the natural beauty of the environment in the City; and
WHEREAS, the National Wildlife Federation is nationally preeminent in the areas of
education and assistance to the public in developing, and advocating for, natural areas, native
landscapes and the creation of animal habitat; and
WHEREAS, the National Wildlife Federation Habitat Community Certification Program
provides an excellent template for implementing sound natural space, native landscape and
habitat development programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the City to make application to the National Wildlife Federation for certification of the City as a
National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of September, 2010.
APPROVED:
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9/7/2010
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Approval of resolution supporting the Environmental Action Committee in their goal to make Fayetteville the first
National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat in the state of Arkansas. There is no budget impact.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS
www.accessfayetteville.org
To: Fayetteville City Council
Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
From: John Coleman, Sustainability Director ..Y.—"
Date: August 19, 2010
Subject: Fayetteville Wildlife Habitat Project
RECOMMENDATION
Fayetteville City staff recommends approval for the Environmental Action Committee to pursue the designation
of Fayetteville as the first National Wildlife Federation Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in the state of
Arkansas.
BACKGROUND
A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout -- in individual
backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places of worship and
businesses. The National Wildlife Federation has developed a program that certifies communities that achieve
certain criteria including number of properties registered, education initiatives, and specific community
projects. Habitats are certified based on food and water sources available, places for cover, and sustainable
gardening practices.
DISCUSSION
The Environmental Action Committee has adopted a goal of making Fayetteville the first certified community
in the state of Arkansas. EAC members will act as the project lead in certification, education, community
projects, and other required steps for achieving community certification.
BUDGET IMPACT
No budget impact.
Wildlife Habitat Project - Resolution Memo 20100817
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY TO BE
CERTIFIED AS A NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMUNITY
WILDLIFE HABITAT
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Forward Summit identified green infrastructure as a primary
component of the quality of life in the City of Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the use of native plants and native landscaping result in protecting and
enhancing the wildlife that contributes to a sustainable and healthy environment in the City; and
WHEREAS, urban ecosystems do not detect property lines or conventional boundaries,
but instead rely on networks of green infrastructure and natural habitat to thrive; and
WHEREAS, community education is a fundamental part of obtaining the support of the
citizens of the City to support ongoing clean air, clean water and water conservation initiatives;
and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Action Committee serves to promote a safe and healthy
environment to preserve the natural beauty of the environment in the City; and
WHEREAS, the National Wildlife Federation is nationally preeminent in the areas of
education and assistance to the public in developing, and advocating for, natural areas, native
landscapes and the creation of animal habitat; and
WHEREAS, the National Wildlife Federation Habitat Community Certification Program
provides an excellent template for implementing sound natural space, native landscape and
habitat development programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the City to make application to the National Wildlife Federation for certification of the City as a
National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 2010.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer