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Commission discusses Tree City USA application and urban forestry staffing
Summary
Commissioners asked staff to prioritize the city's 2026 Tree City USA application and discussed recruitment for an in‑house urban forestry manager; staff said consultants will assist and the application target date is January.
The commission agreed to prioritize preparation for the City of Key West’s 2026 Tree City USA application. Chairman McRae asked staff to place the application at the top of the list, noting the city has received the recognition for multiple years and that the commission does not want to miss the submission window.
Staff said Stantec consultants and in‑house staff will support the application and listed prerequisites such as Arbor Day observances that the city already meets. The acting urban forester said the target application period is January and that the city hopes to have a full‑time urban forestry manager in place by then; the position is currently advertised and contract staff (Paul Nicholas, Kevin Mangan) are filling critical review work in the interim.
Commissioners welcomed the staffing plan and asked staff to lead the application effort through the consultant contract or new in‑house hire if filled before the application deadline.
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