Agenda - Council - 02/10/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I i I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I APPROVE CITY PARTNERSHIP IN GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Bruce Bacon, Environmental Specialist Linda Waite Smith, Administrative Services Manager Background: The Environmental Specialist has identified several oppommities for the City of Ramsey to enter into partnerships with other agencies to advance the City's environmental goals. All of the opportunities involve staff time as part of the in-kind contributions; some involve the use of City equipment. None of them require a cash contribution from the City. The attached chart summarizes the basic elements of each opportunity. Additional information is available upon request. Staff Recommendation: Staff is requesting City Council approval of City participation in three partnerships: 1. RELEAF partnership with Twin Cities Tree Trust, AEC, Ramsey Shademakers and Good Value Homes to plant trees in Phase I of Regency Pond Development for energy conservation and along City trails to enhance natural wildlife habitat and restore native plant species. 2. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP with Sherbume County Tree Board to assist with the 1998 Ramsey Environmental Expo, an Arbor Day celebration at the Oliver Kelley Farm, and a series of Environmental Resource tours between June and September. 3. OAK WILT SUPPRESSION SUPPLEMENTAL state grant program to tie up loose ends from the federal oak wilt suppression grant that ended in 1997. In addition, staff requests authorization to submit an application to continue the Oak Wilt Suppression Cost Share Program by participating in the Minnesota DNR program that is replacing the federal program which ended in 1997. Council Action: 1. Authorize City participation in RELEAF partnership with Twin Cities Tree Trust, AEC, Ramsey Shademakers, and Good Value Homes to plant trees for energy conservation, enhancement of wildlife habitat and restoration of native plant species. 2. Authorize City participation in the COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP program with Sherburne County Tree Board to participate in the 1998 Ramsey Environmental Expo, the Arbor Day celebration at Kelley Farm, and a series of Environmental Resource tours. 3. Authorize City participation in the OAK WILT SUPPRESSION SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT program to pay remaining expenses associated with the federal Oak Wilt Suppression program that is now ended.