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Commission to use Shade Tree Fund to replace memorial trees, Chair says
Summary
Chair Richard Varga reported the Shade Tree Fund will be used to replace memorial trees that had not survived; the Mayor has endorsed the approach and the Commission coordinated with Parks on replacements.
Chair Richard Varga reported at the June 10 meeting that memorial trees that did not survive will be replaced and that the Shade Tree Fund will be used for the replacements; he said the Mayor has endorsed using that fund for the work. Commissioners discussed coordination with the Parks Department to identify sites and proceed with replacements.
The replacement plan is a Commission-led coordination with Parks and will be paid from the Shade Tree Fund, Varga said. No specific dollar amounts or planting schedule were provided at the meeting; members asked staff to follow up with Parks on timing and species selection.
