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Shakopee City Council
September 19, 2023
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants/Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
Minnesota DNR Shade Tree Program Grant Application | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-110, approving an application to the Minnesota DNR Shade Tree Program grant. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-110. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
The MN DNR Shade Tree program grant offers funding for the removal and disposal of ash trees infected with Emerald Ash Borer. Additionally, the grant provides funding to purchase and plant replacement trees. The grant funding will allow the city to hire contractors to remove infected trees and complete the planting and watering of new saplings. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
A 0% match is required. | | |
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