Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Urban Forest Management Plan Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Urban Forest Management Plan Project.
Report Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the Urban Forest Management Plan Project.
Staff Contact:
Kym Foley, Sr Environmental Planner, Public Works Water Resources, 360.570.3957
Presenter:
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is initiating development of its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). This strategic and comprehensive document will guide the City in establishing tree canopy goals and inform related policies, programs, operations, and resources needed to implement those goals. The strategies described will strike a balance between environmental health and sustainable urban growth, ensuring that both the benefits and challenges associated with urban trees are distributed equitably across Olympia's community. For the sake of this plan, the "urban forest" refers to trees on both private and public properties, across developed areas and undeveloped natural landscapes.
The City of Olympia has been awarded a Community Forestry Assistance Grant from Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) in the amount of $117,800, with no match required. The grant will support development of the UFMP by March of 2028. This funding will be used to implement the following project activities:
* Community Outreach and Engagement: To ensure that the plan reflects the needs and long-term vision of people who live, work, or visit in Olympia. A variety of opportunities to engage will be offered ...
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