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P82 <br />AGENDA ITEM 6D <br />4110 <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asleson <br />MEETING DATE: February 14, 2011 <br />TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution No. 11 -16 Accepting a <br />Department of Natural Resources Community Forest <br />Bonding Grant <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Mn /DNR) has established a grant <br />program for purchasing trees. The Community Forest Bonding Grant program is <br />intended to assist cities with creating more species diversity with the Emerald Ash Borer <br />problem on the horizon. The grant covers 100% of the cost for purchasing trees up to <br />$25,000. <br />The City Council authorized application for the grant in November of 2010. <br />• The City's application was successful and the DNR has awarded $25,000 under State <br />Contract No. B52126. With this money trees will be planted in several park and in two <br />neighborhood streetscapes. Resolution 11 -16 accepts the State Community Forest <br />Bonding Grant. B52126, and authorizes execution of the grant agreement. <br />RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends passing Resolution Number 11 -16 <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Resolution 11 -16 <br />2. Contract B52126 <br />11111 <br />