HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-41, Authorzing a Community Planting Program Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Tree Removal and Tree Planting
Resolution No. 2026-41
Authorizing a Community Planting Program Grant Agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources for Tree Removal and Tree Planting
Whereas, the City of Fridley’s (City) City Code (Code) Tree Management Chapter requires the
City to remove hazardous trees that endanger the safety or health of the public or urban forest;
and
Whereas, numerous ash trees in Locke Park are becoming hazardous due to the impacts of
Emerald Ash Borer and need to be removed; and
Whereas, the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan supports replanting efforts to maintain a diverse
and healthy forest; and
Whereas, trees have been removed on private property and not replaced leading to loss of the
City’s urban canopy; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers a Community Planting Program
Grant to support removal and replacement of public ash trees and the planting of new trees on
private property in priority areas; and
Whereas, the City applied to this program for funding to remove and replace ash trees in Locke
Park as well as to plant new trees on private property in priority areas; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources awarded the City $150,105 in grant funds
representing 100% of the total estimated project costs of $150,105.
Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that the
City Manager is directed to execute the Grant Agreement, and
Furthermore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that upon
execution of the grant agreement that City of Fridley staff are authorized to implement this
program.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 day of April, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk