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Residents urge council to use $1,000,000 tree grant; speakers press caution on contract and reimbursement
Summary
At public comment James Blanton and others urged the council to accept and begin using a $1,000,000 urban forestry grant now, arguing the city has executed required contracts and would be reimbursed if the grant structure changed; the council discussed next steps and staffing options.
James Blanton, a member of the public, told the council the city should not "give up" a $1,000,000 tree grant the city won and urged officials to begin spending some funds now on planning and limited work so costs would be reimbursed if the grant administrator changed course. "This is our money. That million dollars is our million…
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