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TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM:
Ray Maurer
DATE:
September 24, 2024
SUBJECT:
Res 24-509 Authorize 2025 Grant Application – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Grant
BACKGROUND
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has grant funds available in 2025 designated for urban forestry projects. The City of Oshkosh meets several criteria for the grant and is eligible to receive these funds which would be used to update a 2012 Urban Forestry Management Plan that provides a framework for policy and action that guides city government decision making to help Oshkosh maintain, preserve, enhance, and restore its urban forest.
ANALYSIS
The City of Oshkosh Parks Department actively seeks funding to assist with the urban forestry program. This grant would specifically relate to developing a current Urban Forestry Management Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant amount requested is $25,000 which would be matched at 50% by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundations Taking Root Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Common Council approve submitting the grant application.
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Res 24-509
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