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Agenda Item: 7A |
Prepared By: Jose Muchati |
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Business: New Business |
Department: Fleet & Facilities |
Subject:
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10k trees donation
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BACKGROUND: During the BAC May 6, 2026, meeting, Councilor Deb Henry (speaking as a private citizen) updated the committee on money from the old 10,000 Trees initiative. She explained she had donated four trees years ago and believed they were never planted, so she asked Dr. Lucius (Parks Foundation) to investigate how much donated tree money remains in the foundation. Councilor Henry said that once the total is confirmed, those funds would effectively be available to the Beautification Advisory Committee (not Tree City USA funds, but separate donation money) for tree-related purposes. Later in the meeting, she returned with “breaking” information: there is $18,762 in that 10,000 Trees fund. She noted some balance might need to remain in the account, but the bulk could be used for BAC projects, and Vice-chair Scherzinger and Member Sullivan immediately started discussing how to clarify the intended use and rules with David/Parks Foundation so the committee can responsibly deploy those dollars for trees and related needs.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: 10k trees initiative.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
POTENTIAL MOTION: TBD.