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A MOTION DIRECTING THE CLERK TO PREPARE A LETTER TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INDICATING CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT OF A TREE-PLANTING GRANT APPLICATION.
Executive Summary: A tree-planting grant is being sought for the City service yard located at 95 Owen Brown St. The tree-planting is part of an overall project to remove the construction spoils pile at 95 Owen Brown St., and create a landscape berm along the northern edge of the property. This landscaped berm will screen City operations from adjacent residential properties.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson wishes to qualify for a tree-planting grant being offered through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The city service yard at 95 Owen Brown St. may qualify for tree-planting under the parameters of this grant. This grant is up to $25,000 with matching city funds of $25,000. The trees will provide visual and dust screening from outdoor equipment storage and city vehicle traffic. This City Council letter of support will be submitted along with twenty six (26) signatures on letters of support from adjacent property owners.
Timing Considerations
The attached draft letter of support needs to be included in the grant application. If funded, tree planting would occur in April and May 2013.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Suggested Action
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council sign the attached draft letter of support for this tree-planting grant application.
Submitted by,
Thomas Munn, Public Works Superintendent of Services