Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FOR AN URBAN TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT-DIRECTED TREE PLANTING GRANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) wishes to provide a matching grant of $15,687.69 to the City of Hudson for tree planting this spring within the Brandywine watershed and within the downtown area. A resolution by Council accepting this grant is a requisite of the grant award.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Hudson received an urban tree canopy (UTC) assessment grant from the ODNR in 2010 to provide a city-wide tree assessment. This included GIS layers showing vegetation coverage in Hudson. This UTC assessment can be used to justify tree planting needs per watershed, per neighborhood and per parcel. Using this UTC, Hudson applied for and was awarded a tree planting grant for $15,687.69 for spring 2014. New ginkgo trees will be planted in the First and Main shopping area, and other trees in other downtown locations.
Timing Considerations
Tree planting will commence in April, and staff recommends Council accept this grant by resolution as soon as possible.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council accept the ODNR 2013 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Grant and formally resolve and direct the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with the ODNR for a reimbursable grant of $15,687.69.
Submitted by,
Thomas C. Munn, Superintendent of Public Works Service
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr. Director of Public Works