HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-157 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/12/04
Resolution No. 23-157
Accepting funding from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Shade
Tree Bonding Grant in the amount of $489,232
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, via the Shade Tree Bonding
Grants, provides funds to assist with ash tree removal and replacement related to impacts from
emerald ash borer (EAB) on city boulevards; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park must accept the approved grant funding for ash tree
removal and replacement; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Shade Tree Bonding grant
will reimburse costs for ash tree removal and replacement of remaining ash trees on city
boulevards that will succumb to emerald ash borer (EAB) in an amount not to exceed $489,232;
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 Shade
Tree Bonding Grants with the understanding that the funding must be used for ash tree
removal and replacement due to emerald ash borer (EAB) on city boulevards.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 4, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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