Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Proclamation
Item Title:
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Proclamation in Support of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation in support of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge. The pledge affirms the City's commitment to increasing the wildlife habitat and public awareness for the monarch butterfly in support of our objectives for sustainable communities.
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Summary Background:
In 2019, based on the recommendation of the Hyattsville Environment Committee (HEC), the Mayor and Council accepted the “Mayors Monarch Pledge”. This year, the National Wildlife Federation has changed their platform to require a re-commitment each year. The pledge affirms the City's commitment to increasing the wildlife habitat and public awareness for the monarch butterfly in support of our objectives for sustainable communities.
This initiative will help save the monarch butterfly, an iconic species whose populations have declined by 90% in the last 20 years. The pledge signifies that the City intends to meet a minimum of four (4) of the action items as listed in the attached documentation and work toward additional goals.
Next Steps:
The City will continue to maintain our current gardens with monarch food and nectar sources, uphold and enforce our "Hyattsville Sustainable Land and Building Management Practices Policy”, maintain our no-mow areas and meadow planting at Melrose Park Trail, and continue to provide education to support the monarch butterfly. Partnering with the Hyattsville Horticultural Society on future seed swaps, plant sales, and community education will assist with these objectives and the City will continue to provide public education during our annual Arbor Day Celebration event.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Approval.
Community Engagement:
Planned outreach to residents and businesses to promote native and conservation landscapes.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A