Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Casey Trees Residential Tree Plantings
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure to Casey Trees in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for the 2021 Residential Tree Planting program funded by a grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust.
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Summary Background:
In the summer of 2020, the City was awarded, and accepted, a grant (HCC-278-FY20) to facilitate a residential tree planting program in FY 2021 which was subsequently extended to April 2022 due to COVID-19. Casey Trees worked with City staff to apply for the grant, identify locations for the plantings, and worked with residents to facilitate the installations.
Next Steps:
Issue the purchase order and complete the grant reporting requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $40,000
City Administrator Comments:
TBD
Community Engagement:
Residents were given an opportunity to request specific tree plantings.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
N/A