HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-053 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-53
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AS A TREE CITY USA FOR THE SEVENTEENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing
its urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division has
recommended that the City of Brooklyn Center be designated as a Tree City USA in recognition of
2008 forestry activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designation of Tree City
USA for the seventeenth consecutive year on behalf of the residents of
Brooklyn Center.
2. The Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry, and directs staff to,
within the constraints of existing resources, continue its reforestation efforts.
3. The Council commends Brooklyn Center residents and staff for their work in
maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
Amil 13, 2009
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Tim Roche
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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