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Brookhaven council approves $172,000 from tree fund for canopy and restoration projects
Summary
The Brookhaven City Council voted to appropriate $172,000 from the city’s tree fund to expand the Front Yard Tree program and finance park restorations, native landscaping at the Pep Building and habitat work at multiple parks. The measure passed by voice vote with no opposition.
The Brookhaven City Council voted to appropriate $172,000 from the general tree fund balance to finance a suite of canopy and ecological projects.
Councilmember (mover) proposed the appropriation and it was seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote with council members responding "aye." Assistant City Manager Patrice Ruffin and Community Development Director Linda (last name not specified in the transcript) outlined planned uses, including expanding the Front Yard Tree program after strong public…
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