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Bellevue council approves $140,000 grant extension for citywide tree study; staff to seek RFPs
Summary
The City Council authorized an amendment extending a research subaward through Sept. 30, 2026, for up to $140,000 to support a tree plan and related work; council members pressed staff on follow-up and implementation steps, including RFPs, watering logistics and right-of-way responsibilities.
The Bellevue City Council on Oct. 7 voted to approve amendment No. 1 to a cost-reimbursement research subaward agreement that extends the grant period to Sept. 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
Councilman Preister pressed city staff for specifics on how the money and resulting tree plan would be used and implemented. “I just don't wanna see a plan and something sit there,” Preister said, adding he wants assurance that the tree board and parks department will have capacity to act on the plan’s recommendations.
City staff told the council they plan to issue requests for proposals in the…
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