Res 2016-19 Approving Grant Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 19
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES LCCMR- COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recognizes that the State and its
Cities are in need of Urban and Community Forestry Services; and
WHEREAS, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan approved actions to maintain and improve air quality
and maintain Fridley as a desirable place to live; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County is under quarantine for a pest which decimates ash trees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley’s urban forest contains over 1,130 ash trees on municipal
property; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby
approves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LCCMR-Community Forestry Grant of
$36,000 for budget years 2016 and 2017, in the service of Urban and Community Forestry.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 11
DAY OF APRIL, 2016.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK