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• • CONSENT G2 7/27/05 ITEM: Acceptance of ReLeaf Grant from the Minnesota DNR SUBMITTED BY: Greg Hoag, Director of Parks and Public Works EXPLANATION: Summary: The city of Falcon Heights has a long tradition and strong commitment to maintaining the city's urban forest. Due to the recent Dutch Elm epidemic our forestry priorities have been Dutch Elm management and control. We want to continue our commitment to the urban forest by replanting all lost public trees in years 2003 and 2004, as well as conduct an inventory of all public trees for future planning purposes. In June, city staff applied for the following grant through the DNR's ReLeaf Program. On July 13, the city was notified that it had received its entire request of $7,500, which will be matched by the tree budget for the city for 2005. The breakdown in grants and matching monies from the city budget are as follows: _- _ - . "~pe of Funds _ .Amount - - ° ~, of Total Non-state in-kind match At least 25% Non-state cash match $7500.00 At least 25% Tree Plantin ,Assessment & Mana ement Plan ant funds $7500.00 Forest Health Protection grant funds Federal oak wilt ant funds 50% State oak wilt ant funds TOTAL PROJECT COSTS = $15000 100% ITEM (specify type and source) In-kind Match 'Cash Match ReLeaf Total Tr e D~....t:.. ~ .. o_ Funding --'_ _ .».....,b, .,...~v~.~iiivii~ ax, ivia~ia~cuicu~ riail~ Budget Personnel: Plant Stock (trees only): This is the total cost of the $3198.73 $3198.73 $6397.46 trees in the above list. Equipment Usage: Contractual Services: Landscape Services as $4176.27 $4176.27 $8352.54 recommended by Tree Trust will plant the trees for $3600.00. Our Consulting Forester will do the inventory and data entry @ $35.00/hr. total cost to be $4752.54. 135 hours. ATTACHMENT: Letter from DNR • ACTION REQUESTED: Acceptance of a grant of $7,500 from the Minnesota DNR's ReLeaf Grant Program. r7