Monroe authorizes application for DNR urban forestry and catastrophic storm grants

Sep 21, 2026

The council authorized the park supervisor/forester to apply for Wisconsin DNR urban forestry and catastrophic storm cost-share grants, committing the city to comply with rules and budget sufficient local match if awarded; mayor noted the grant helps address emerald ash borer and plantings.

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The Monroe Common Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for urban forestry and catastrophic storm cost-share grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and empowering the park supervisor/forester to prepare and attest to the grant application on the city's behalf. The resolution requires the city to comply with applicable local, state and federal rules and to budget a sum sufficient to complete the project if the grant is awarded.

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