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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG.10 - Grand Terrace Grows- Citywide Tree Planting InitiativeGRAND TERRACE GROWS: CITYWIDE TREE PLATING INITIATIVE Initial Target Plant 200+ trees citywide, targeting residential areas lacking replacement parkway trees. Project Overview Event: Host an Earth Day tree planting event involving: Coordination: Managed by Public Works staff with volunteer support. Additional Support: Mulch provided by Burrtec for residents receiving new trees. Contingency: Any trees not planted by May 31, 2025, will be contracted to West Coast Arborist. Resident Participation: Recipients must sign an Agreement for Tree Planting in the Public Right of Way (select preferred species and agree to maintain the tree). FISCAL IMPACT Tree purchases - $43,540 Additional tree planting by WCA - $25,000 Overtime - $3,360 Recommendation Approve the Grand Terrace Grows initiative. Authorize staff to proceed with: Tree purchases Community outreach Planning the Earth Day tree planting event Approve expenditures exceeding the City Manager’s spending authority ($25,000) for tree purchases. Authorize generation of purchase orders for all associated costs, up to a total of $75,000. GRAND TERRACE GROWS: CITYWIDE TREE PLATING INITIATIVE