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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 11/27/2023 |
| Title: | Urban Forestry Grant |
| Presented by: | Pigg Michael, Superintendent |
| Department: | Parks/Rec/Public Lands |
| Presentation: | Yes |
| Legal Review: | Not Applicable |
| Project Number: | NA |
RECOMMENDATION
Overview presentation providing information on the USFS Urban Forestry Grant, what the grant can and can't be used for and the scope and timeline.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The Urban Forestry Grant is intended to be used in disadvantaged areas. The grant made over one billion dollars available. Billings was one of two locations awarded grants in Montana. Originally, our ask was for two million dollars, but the award was for one million dollars. The focus of the grant program is social equity and mitigating climate change.
STAKEHOLDERS
The City and all the properties identified within the boundaries of the Grant Project Area Map.
ALTERNATIVES
This is just an informational presentation, at a future meeting the contract with the USFS and the request for acceptance will be presented.
FISCAL EFFECTS
There is no match required to accept the grant. All work performed with the grant funds would be covered by the grant except administrative costs.
SUMMARY
This presentation will provide better insight into what the grant can be used for and potential locations that could be impacted.