R-2004-07 adopt voluntary contribution program/beautification and trail system implementation

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e e RE UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Febl1la Aool'Ooriation Requested By: Stephen L Barr e of Funds: Department: PIlI'IlJ & RecRItiU Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Sample Utility BUI Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO N/A Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In January staffpresented to City Council and Council agreed to proceed with a voluntary contribution program through the City's utility billing system to supplement the funding of a BicycleIPedestrian Trail System, and beautification projects for the City of La Porte. The Voluntary Contribution Plan can be a tangible asset to the City of La Porte, funded by people who care about making La Porte a better place to live. The real advantage of this program is that it is strictly voluntary. Residents can choose to participate or not, based on their own personal preferences. It's relatively painless and can make a tremendous difference in funding the quality of life issues such as Keep La Porte BeautifUl, and Tree City U.S.A., and our trail system that were so important to our residents as indicated in the Park Master Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. Residents, businesses, and anyone who pays a water bill can participate, and by doing so, contribute to the improvement of these quality of life issues for our city. Staff recommends that the City Council consider approving the Resolution providing for implementation of the Voluntary Contribution Plan for beautification and trails system projects for La Porte. Action Reouired bv Council: Consider a Resolution providing for a voluntary contribution program through the City's utility billing system to supplement the funding of a BicyclelPedestrian Trail System, and beautification projects for the City of La Porte. ADDroved for Citv Council Ae:enda d-JP-Ot Date