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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 11-208 Tree City Re-CertificationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Number Meeting Date AB 11-208 November 17, 2011 216 East Park Street McCall, Idaho 83638 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION SUBJECT: Tree City USA Re -Certification and Growth Award Application Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter Mayor / Council City Manager Clerk Treasurer Community Development Police department Public Works Golf Course COST IMPACT: N/A Parks and Recreation originator FUNDING SOURCE: National Arbor Day Foundation Airport Library TIMELINE: Application due to Idaho Department of Lands by December 1, 2011 Information Systems Grant Coordinator SUMMARY STATEMENT: McCall has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for ten years. To be re -certified, McCall is required to demonstrate that it complies with the standards for certification, which include: 1) having a tree board or department; 2) having an annual tree budget of at least $2 per capita; 3) having a tree ordinance; and, 4) an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. McCall complied with all four standards in 2011. In addition, McCall participated in other activities which qualify it for a Growth Award, which is awarded to communities that go above and beyond the basic standards. McCall qualifies for a growth award. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve submission of the 2011 Tree City USA Re -Certification and Growth Award Applications, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE ACTION