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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-054 CCRMember Kay Tasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-54 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA FOR THE FOURTEENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing its urban forest; and WHEREAS, the National Arbor Day Foundation, upon the recommendation of the State of Minnesota forester, has designated Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA in recognition of 2005 forestry activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: The Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designation of Tree City USA for the fourteenth 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. 1 3. The Council commends Brooklyn Center residents and staff for their work in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest. April 24, 2006 d Maygr Date v~ ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.