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Council accepts two DEC urban forestry grants totaling $58,333
Summary
The council unanimously authorized acceptance of two New York State DEC urban and community forestry grants — $33,333 and $25,000 — to support local tree-planting and shade projects that grew from work with the Shade Tree Commission.
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-45 and Resolution 25-46 on Wednesday to accept two urban and community forestry grants from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, one for $33,333 and a second for $25,000. Nut graf: The grants were awarded after an application process and build on prior planning with the city's Shade Tree Commission; council members said they expect the funds to support tree planting, court and park site improvements and related community forestry efforts. Council action and context: Council member Rathmell presented the two resolutions and noted they follow work with the Shade Tree Commission. The council voted 7–0 on both resolutions. Planning staff and committee members discussed continued Shade Tree Commission involvement in implementation planning. Why it matters: The grants provide state funding to expand urban canopy work, which council members said could include planning, planting and site-specific improvements in city parks and public spaces. One council member said the Shade Tree Commission hopes to stay engaged as the projects are scoped and implemented. Ending: Both resolutions passed unanimously. City staff will proceed to accept the grants and follow DEC grant requirements for project reporting and implementation.
