Agenda Item Title:
Authorize Staff to Submit an Application and Approve if Awarded the City of Rapid City’s Application to the SD Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources for the Urban Forestry Project
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
09/27/2023
City Council Hearing Date:
11/05/2023
Staff Contact:
Jamie Toennies
Location:
City Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
Grant Amount: $100,000
Source of Funding: SD Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources (originated from USDA federal grant that the state of SD received).
Department(s) Impacted: Parks & Rec
Brief Description: Remove dead and diseased trees from right of way. Plant two new trees for every one removed.
Why is it important for the city: Safety (removing trees likely to fall during storms), Beautification, Ecological (protect against Emerald Ash Borer & other diseases), & instill Community Pride
Fiscal Impact: 0% match. No indirect recovered from grant. Administration provided in-kind.
Strings: Attorney’s Office confirms no burdensome grant requirements or red flags
Source of Funding: SD Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources (originated from USDA federal grant that the state of SD received).
Department(s) Impacted: Parks & Rec
Brief Description: Remove dead and diseased trees from right of way. Plant two new trees for every one removed.
Why is it important for the city: Safety (removing trees likely to fall during storms), Beautification, Ecological (protect against Emerald Ash Borer & other diseases), & instill Community Pride
Fiscal Impact: 0% match. No indirect recovered from grant. Administration provided in-kind.
Strings: Attorney’s Office confirms no burdensome grant requirements or red flags
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
| Funding | Cost Center |
|---|---|
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Not Budgeted
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve