HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 22-387SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 22-387 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE 2023 GRANT APPLICATION – WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES URBAN FORESTRY
GRANT
INITIATED BY: PARKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has made available
grant money for urban forestry projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Forestry Department has identified the need to
replace trees lost due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and is requesting a grant agreement
to carry out the project, and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a monetary match of fifty (50%) percent
for grant approval that will be met with city funds already contributed to the Taking Root
Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and
WHEREAS, the City hereby attests to the validity and veracity of the statements
and representations contained in the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council for the City of
Oshkosh that City staff is hereby authorized to submit a grant application for a Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Grant in the amount of $25,000 to
replace trees lost due to the EAB.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to budget a sum sufficient to fully and satisfactorily complete the project
and to execute any and all documents required for purposes of the same, including the
following:
1. Sign and submit the grant application;
2. Sign a grant agreement between applicant and the DNR
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3. Submit interim and/or final reports to the DNR to satisfy the grant
agreement
4. Submit a grant reimbursement request to the DNR
5. Sign and submit other required documentation
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are and are further
authorized and directed, if said grant is awarded, to accept such funds, pursuant to the
terms of the grant application and will comply with all local, state, and federal rules,
regulations and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Travis Derks, Landscape Operations Manager
DATE: September 20, 2022
RE: Authorize 2023 Grant Application – Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources Urban Forestry Grant
BACKGROUND
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has grant funds available in 2023
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 replace trees lost
due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
ANALYSIS
The City of Oshkosh Parks Department actively seeks funding to assist with the urban
forestry program. This grant would specifically relate to replacing public trees lost due
to EAB.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant amount requested is $25,000 which would be matched at 50% by city funds
already contributed to the Taking Root Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Common Council approve submitting the grant application.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Travis Derks Mark A. Rohloff
Landscape Operations Manager City Manager