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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> Date: March 20, 2023 <br /> Item No.: 5.a <br />Department Approval City Manager Approval <br /> <br />Item Description: Arbor Day Proclamation <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />BACKGROUND 1 <br />As a part of our Tree City USA membership, each year the City of Roseville proclaims a specific day 2 <br />as Arbor Day in order to recognize the importance of trees and to promote their proper care and the 3 <br />planting of many additional appropriate tree species to replace the thousands that have been lost over 4 <br />the years. 5 <br />POLICY OBJECTIVE 6 <br />This is consistent with the policy adopted many years ago of annually proclaiming Arbor Day. 7 <br />BUDGET IMPLICATIONS 8 <br />None 9 <br />RACIAL EQUITY IMPACT SUMMARY 10 <br />Research shows that nationwide many neighborhoods of color have significantly less tree cover than 11 <br />more white neighborhoods. Met Council data shows that these trends occur on a regional level as 12 <br />well. 13 <br />Roseville’s ongoing commitment to its urban forest, including the Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer 14 <br />program and volunteer tree planting events reflects the city’s commitment to ensuring that all 15 <br />residents, regardless of race or economic means, experience the benefits of a robust urban forest 16 <br />including climate resilience, health benefits, emotional benefits and more. 17 <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION 18 <br />Staff recommends that April 28, 2023 be named Roseville Arbor Day. 19 <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION 20 <br />Motion adopting the proclamation 21 <br />Prepared by: Matthew Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Attachments: A: Arbor Day Proclamation <br />