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Mt. Healthy council adopts resolution to seek Urban Canopy Restoration grant for Wetlands Park plantings
Summary
The Mount Healthy City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-1233 to authorize a grant application for up to $100,000 to support tree plantings (including pawpaw trees) and arborist work at the Wetlands Park, staff said; the application follows ODNR guidance and is due next Wednesday.
The Mount Healthy City Council on Aug. 19 voted 6–0 to adopt Resolution 25-1233, authorizing the city manager to submit an application for the Urban Canopy Restoration Grant and to execute related contracts and documents.
City staff told council the application requests up to $100,000 to plant trees, engage arborists and prepare shovel-ready projects in city parks. "We actually do have a request in for budget that actually exceeds $100,000 ... we recognize, this is on the advice that we have from the ODNR," a staff member said, adding that showing a larger budget can demonstrate readiness to spend funds prudently.
The staff presentation highlighted a project called "year of the pawpaw," with planned pawpaw plantings in the Wetlands Park in October and community outreach through arborist-led activities. Council and staff discussed site conditions, and staff said they would follow general planting guidelines to ensure adequate root space.
The resolution was moved by Councilmember George and seconded by Councilmember Redding. Roll-call votes recorded Aye from Parsons, Redding, Dosa, George, Young and Rissell; the resolution passed unanimously.
Councilmembers and staff said the grant, if awarded, would fund a mix of planting and professional services and that the city reserved the right to adjust or cancel projects if funding or circumstances change. The application deadline was noted as next Wednesday, and staff said they had included a prudence letter and project list to meet ODNR requirements.
The council did not discuss a required local match amount in detail during the meeting. The next procedural step is submission of the application by the stated deadline.
