19-44 - 08-07 - Submit Application to Hennepin County for Tree Grant RESOLUTION NO 19-44
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION
TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR TREE CANOPY GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has identified the need to update its tree
inventory to be able to successfully manage the forestry in its publicly owned spaces; and
WHEREAS, funding for this work is available from Hennepin County, which provides
grants to support a healthy tree canopy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has committed to a match of up to $5000 if
awarded a Tree Canopy Grant from Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the grant and the local match will fund the update of a tree inventory for
City-owned public spaces; and
WHEREAS, the tree inventory from this project would help staff combat emerald ash
borer, maintain healthy trees in public areas, and manage the impact of climate variation on
City-owned trees; and
WHEREAS, the grant request is consistent with action items and goals identified in
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Natural Resources Management Plan, and Emerald Ash
Borer Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed all terms and conditions of this funding opportunity
and finds them to be satisfactory.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Golden Valley that the
Council is supportive of staff's submittal of an application to Hennepin County for the Tree
Canopy Grant.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 7th day of August, 2019.
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Shepard M. Harris, M y r
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk