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Neg and execute six Healthy Tree Canopy grant agmts, 08/01/26-07/31/27, total NTE $138,025
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following six Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreements, during the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with the total amount?not to exceed $138,025:?
* Agreement PR00008470 with the City of Maple Grove, NTE $13,065
* Agreement PR00008467 with the City of Crystal, NTE $50,000
* Agreement PR00008464 with the City of Brooklyn Park, NTE $45,000
* Agreement PR00008476 with Special School District No. 1, NTE $10,000
* Agreement PR00008474 with Independent School District 281, NTE $10,000
* Agreement PR00008473 with Independent School District 271, NTE $9,960; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; that costs incurred by the grantees after August 1, 2026 will be eligible for reimbursement upon the execution of the agreements; that the County Administrator be authorized to approve one 12-month extension for each agreement; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
In 2019, the board established the Healthy Tree Canopy Grants program to provide funding to cities, affordable housing providers, schools, and non-profits to enhance the county's tree canopy (Resolution 19-0185). The goals of the grants are to combat threats to trees from invasive insects and diseases; promote the development of a more diverse, resilient, and equitable tree canopy; and support efforts to educate the public on tree care and the importance of trees. To date, the county has awarded 184 grants totaling $2.95 million to improve the tree canopy.
The tree canopy is an integral part of Hennepin County's green infrastructure and is an important asset in our response to climate change. The ...
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