HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-156 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/12/04
Resolution No. 23-156
Accepting funding from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ReLeaf
Community Forestry Grant in the amount of $371,100
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, via the ReLeaf Community
Forestry Grant, provides funds to assist with tree maintenance related to impacts from emerald
ash borer (EAB) on residential private properties identified as low-income; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park must accept the approved grant funding for emerald
ash borer tree maintenance; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ReLeaf Community Forestry
grant will reimburse costs for ash tree removal, EAB preventative chemical treatments, tree
pruning, tree planting and tree consultation in an amount not to exceed $371,100; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the funding is
hereby accepted with thanks to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, via the
ReLeaf Community Forestry Grant with the understanding that the funding must be used for
tree maintenance related to the impacts from emerald ash borer (EAB) on residential private
properties identified as low-income.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 4, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
DocuSign Envelope ID: 7405E1C3-D81A-4CDB-8E52-422F2F12164F