Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Acceptance of the Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator enter into an agreement with The Chesapeake Bay trust to accept the Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Award in the amount of $32,172 to conduct outreach, education, and training on invasive species and removal, pending review by the City Attorney. The Treasurer is authorized to make the necessary budget modifications required to accept and expend the proceeds of the grant.
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Summary Background:
In the winter of 2022 City staff developed a proposal for invasive species removals in the City. This proposal included education and outreach to the residents in both English and Spanish. This grant will also fund a contract to have goats at Driskell Park to eat underbrush and invasive plants. These programs will augment the existing invasives removal work of City Staff and volunteers.
Next Steps:
Accept the grant and finalize agreements with vendors.
Fiscal Impact:
$32,172
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
Community members are invited to volunteer for removal programs. Additionally, there will be several outreach programs and information will be provided to residents.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 5 - Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative, and Welcoming Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending