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Department Approval Item Description: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Manager Rev��.ved: �� DATE: 6/12/00 ITEM NO: C-4 Agenda Section: Consent Acceptance Minnesota ReLeaf - Community Planting "Street Tree Reforestation" Grant from DNR BACKGROUND The Parks and Recreation Department has received a grant for funding assistance from Minnesota ReLeaf Community Planting Program in the amount of $6,565. The proposal is to re-plant 50 street trees on properties that have lost boulevard trees in the last few years due to disease or storm damage. As part of this proposal, the City must agree to maintain the trees on a regular scheduled program for three year, as well as, remain committed to our on-going street tree maintenance program. POLICY OBJECTIVE This proposal is consistent with the City's Street Tree Master Plan. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION The City has budgeted $2,000 in the Reforestation program of PIP, with an additional $2,000 coming from the Round-up Program for this project. In addition, the City will provide $5,000 of in-kind service in the form of planning, coordination, inspection and a three-year maintenance program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the acceptance of funding assistance to aid in the reforestation of street trees in areas of the community that have suffered boulevard tree loss, as outlined in the Street Tree Master Plan. In addition, we recommend a commitment to a three year maintenance program to provide the needed care for proper plant establishment. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Minnesota ReLeaf Community Planting Program for $6,565 with matching resources of $2,000 cash from the Reforestation program of PIP, and $2,000 cash from the Round-up Program. The City will also contribute $5,000 of in-kind service in the form of planning, coordination, inspection and a three-year maintenance program.