R-08-10RESOLUTION R -08 -10
RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
SUBURBAN TREE CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield has pursued a vigorous tree replacement program and
promoted the forestation of vacant parkways, recognizing the aesthetic and environmental importance
of trees in the community; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 65 of ILCS 5/11- 73.1 -1 entitled "Municipal and Joint Municipal Tree
Planting Programs," authorizes municipalities to jointly enter into long term contracts for the
purchase and delivery of trees; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield has a concern about the diminishing supply of adequate
and varied tree stock available at reasonable prices in the Metropolitan Chicago area; and
WHEREAS, the Suburban Tree Consortium Agreement and the Suburban Tree Consortium
Act is a long term plan for the planting of trees on property located within the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Deerfield, Cook and Lake County, Illinois as follows:
SECTION I. The President and Village Clerk are hereby authorized to accept on behalf of
the municipality the contracts and bylaws of the Suburban Tree Consortium. A copy of the bylaws as
currently amended are appended to and made part of this Resolution for Membership as Exhibit A.
SECTION II. The participation of this governmental entity, as a member of the agency, shall
commence on the date membership of this community is accepted by the Board of Directors of the
Suburban Tree Consortium. The municipality shall appoint a representative to the STC Board.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval as by Statute in such case made and provided. This resolution shall be published in
pamphlet form as provided by law.
ADOPTED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield, Cook and Lake
County, Illinois this 6`h day of October.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
1_
President Tiro 1-&'l Clerk
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)