Resolution No. 2024-30, Approving a Grant Agreement with the MN DNR for Shade Tree Management
Resolution No. 2024-30
Approving a Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
for Shade Tree Management
Whereas, a large number of ash trees in the City of Fridley are becoming hazardous as a result
of Emerald Ash Borer, and
Whereas, removing ash trees carries a large financial and ecological cost, and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources made funding available through the
Shade Tree grant program to mitigate these costs, and
Whereas, the City applied for and was awarded $351,559 in funding to remove and replace
shade trees with a focus on ash trees within public parks, rights-of-way, and natural areas.
Now therefore be it resolved, that the City Council hereby authorizes the signature of the
Shade Tree grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 11 day of March, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk