City of Marco Island Florida - File #: ID 24-3790

• File #: ID 24-3790
• Version: 1
• Type: Old Business
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 8/13/2024
• In control: Beautification Advisory Committee
• On agenda: 9/4/2024
• Title: Tree City USA Status/Next Steps (F. Winter)

Agenda Item: 7	Prepared By:  Jim Kornas
Business:  Old Business	Department:  Executive Office

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Tree City USA Status/Next Steps (F. Winter)

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BACKGROUND:  At the Committee’s July 3, 2024 meeting, Committee Member Fiona Winter confirmed that the Arbor Day Foundation requires a minimum of $2.00 per capita spending annually on "urban forestry" by a municipality that is seeking or wishes to retain its Tree City USA designation.

Member Fiona Winter requested and received endorsement from the Committee to attend the City Council's July 22, 2024 Operating Budget Workshop to support Public Works Director Justin Martin's 2025 Fiscal Year request for budget to support the Committee's Tree City USA application and other Committee budget requests.

Ms. Winter will share her insights, and the Committee will discuss its next steps in determining its approach toward Arbor Day and obtaining its 15^th “Tree City USA” designation for the City of Marco Island in 2025.

FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT:  N / A

RECOMMENDATION:  Receive Member Winter’s report.

POTENTIAL MOTION:   None expected.