Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Healthy Trees Hyattsville Program Implementation
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $10,000 to Casey Trees to provide structural pruning, training, and public tree plantings as part of the implementation of the Healthy Trees Hyattsville program.
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Summary Background:
In the FY23 budget the Council authorized the Healthy Trees Hyattsville program to work on improving and growing the City’s tree canopy to meet short and long term goals for canopy coverage throughout the City. Casey Trees is a Washington DC based non-profit committed to restoring, enhancing, and protecting the tree canopy in metropolitan area. As a local non-profit partner with the City, Casey Trees had been an important part of the process to increase the City’s canopy. They have helped with many tree planting campaigns and providing training and maintenance to staff and residents. Working with City staff as part of the Healthy Trees Hyattsville program, Casey Trees will be providing tree care training to residents and staff, provide structural pruning for City trees, and plant trees in the City right of way. Each of these items are low cost individually, but will cost up to $10,000 in aggregate this fiscal year.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and setup trainings, trimmings, and plantings
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $10,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Support
Community Engagement:
Selected training will be offered to residents. Residents may also request a City tree be planted in front of their homes.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A