HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-51 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AS A TREE CITY USA FOR THE THIRTY-SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing
its urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the National Arbor Day Society has designated the City of Brooklyn
Center as a Tree City USA in recognition of 2023 forestry activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designation of Tree
City USA for the thirty-second consecutive year.
2. The City Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designated Growth
Award.
3. The City Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry and directs
staff to continue its reforestation efforts as planned and budgeted in 2024.
4. The City Council commends Brooklyn Center residents and staff for their
work in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
April 22, 2024
Date Mayor
ATTEST: i/ l
City Cleric
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence -Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.