HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7937RESOLUTION 7937
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING COMMUNITY FOREST BONDING GRANT FROM MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
WHEREAS, in 2011, an infestation of Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in
Shoreview less than one mile from the City of Mounds View corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, a Community Forest Bonding Grant application was prepared by
City staff and approved by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for $42,000 to
remove ash trees and replace with native trees on public lands within a one mile radius
of the known infestation during 2012 through 2014 funding cycle; and
WHEREAS, approximately 40% of Mounds View ash population on public lands
are located within the one mile radius, and removing and replacing the infested and
lower quality ash will slow the spread of emerald ash borer throughout the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2012-2014 Community Forest
Bonding Grant of $42,000 for tree removal and replanting for diversity is hereby
accepted by the City.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed for and on
behalf of the City to execute and enter into said grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources.
3. The Director of Public Works is directed and authorized to oversee the grant terms
and activities for and on behalf of the City.
Adopted this 14'h day of May, 2012.
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