Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO THE HUDSON GARDEN CLUB TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR WATERING OF PLANTS ON NORTH MAIN STREET.
Executive Summary: The Hudson Garden Club provides grant funding for projects that fulfill purposes of the Hudson Garden Club including: spreading knowledge and love of gardening through its members, undertaking projects of beautification of publicly owned property, and supporting education in horticulture and related fields.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The Hudson Tree Commission has asked the City of Hudson to apply for a grant for $2,400 to water flower pots and hanging baskets on North Main Street from Park Lane to Owen Brown Street. The funding would help cover the cost of hiring a contractor to perform this task, which is estimated to cost $7,000 for the growing season and is currently budgeted.
Timing Considerations
Due to a November 1 deadline, staff has submitted this application and requests Council’s affirmation with passage of this Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council pass this Resolution, affirming staff’s submission of an application to the Hudson Garden Club for grant funding of $2,400.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations
Eric Hutchinson, Assistant Director of Public Works- Services
Tom Munn, Public Works Superintendent of Services
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator