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Recommendation: <br />Entering into the grant agreement with the MN DNR positions the City to capitalize on funding for landscaping <br />North Commons while simultaneously accomplishing an action item of the EPB's work plan by establishing a mini <br />arboretum. Thus, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize entering into the grant agreement with the MN <br />DNR to accept the Community Forest Bonding Grant funds for landscaping in North Commons. <br />Funding Source: <br />There is no required matching component for this grant; however, the City is responsible for all expenditures and <br />than must submit requests for reimbursement. <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution # 12-06- authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the MN DNR and <br />to execute the required Declaration of Bond -Financed Property, subject to review and approval as to legal form by <br />the City Attorney. <br />Attachments <br />Grant Agreement <br />Draft Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan <br />Current Tree Preservation Ordinance <br />Declaration of Bond -Financed Property <br />Resolution to Enter into Grant Agreement with the MN DNR <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 06/20/2012 10:12 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 06/20/2012 08:52 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 05/31/2012 10:51 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 06/20/2012 <br />