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Big Rapids accepts $3,000 Consumers grant for tree-planting program
Summary
The commission approved acceptance of a $3,000 grant (Consumers) to support the city's Tree City program, expand tree planting and offer reduced-cost trees to homeowners; staff said homeowners often select species from an approved list.
City staff reported that Megan applied for and received a $3,000 grant from Consumers to support tree planting initiatives tied to the city's Tree City designation.
The mayor explained the program helps replace and augment street and yard trees and that homeowners may sponsor trees at a reduced cost from a preapproved species list. "We as part of our tree city designation...we have or mandated to have a tree program," the mayor said.
A motion to accept the $3,000 grant was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. Staff will coordinate tree selection with homeowners and schedule planting per the city's tree program procedures.
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