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File #: 26-0017    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/12/2026 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 3/10/2026 Final action:
Title: Adopt-a-Spot in Downtown Hudson Brief Description: Community development seeks support on an "Adopt-a-Spot" program to beautify Downtown Hudson in a creative and engaging way.
Indexes: Community Development, Public Works - Public Properties
Attachments: 1. Staff Report - Adopt-a-Spot - February 2026, 2. Attachment A -Flowerbed “Adopt a Spot” Program Proposed Locations, 3. Program Example

Title

Adopt-a-Spot in Downtown Hudson

Brief Description: Community development seeks support on an “Adopt-a-Spot” program to beautify Downtown Hudson in a creative and engaging way.

Body

Legislative History

None.

Purpose & Explanation

The City of Hudson “Adopt-a-Bed” program would engage local businesses, non-profits, and community clubs to help maintain the charm and beauty of Downtown Hudson by sponsoring an open landscaped area or planter. Sponsorship opportunities would be listed at the beginning of the calendar year on the City’s SeeMyLegacy website, requesting commitment by April, and program operation occurring from May to November. The city would assist with coordination of plantings, clean up and prep materials each year through engagement with HM Landscape. The program would be overseen by community development in partnership with public works.

Timing Considerations

Program launch by mid-March to early April.

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

X                       Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff requests City Council consideration and support to pursue an “Adopt-a-Spot” pilot program in downtown Hudson for spring 2026.

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Greg Hannan, Community Development Director

Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager