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Commissioner says she opposed $1.5M TreeBank transfer to LAMP; staff outlines fund limits and upcoming site visits
Summary
Commissioner Taylor said she did not support moving $1.5 million from the TreeBank fund to LAMP; staff confirmed the transfer and noted TreeBank funds are limited to forested or natural sites and that a multi‑department site visit is planned next week.
Commissioner Taylor told the LAMP board she did not support a recent transfer of $1.5 million from the TreeBank fund to LAMP, but said the money is available for use. Ryan (staff) clarified that the board’s typical annual allotment from the general fund is $500,000 and that TreeBank funds may only be used for forested or natural site acquisitions under existing code constraints.
Why it matters Board members said new funds expand negotiating capacity for properties but that TreeBank funds carry legal and programmatic limits: money from the TreeBank fund must be used for forested or natural sites consistent with the land development code and the TreeBank program rules.
Staff actions and next steps Staff reported the Board of County Commissioners approved the 2025 recommendation list last week and directed staff to begin negotiations and due diligence on approved properties based on available funding. A multi‑department on‑site evaluation of several County Road 13 properties is scheduled for next week.
Quote from the meeting Commissioner Taylor: "I personally did not support this." (on the $1.5 million transfer)
Ending: Staff will follow up with site visits and continued due diligence; the board and staff will reconcile fund limits when proposing which parcels will use TreeBank money.
