HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-053 CCR Member Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-53
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS
A TREE CITY USA FOR THE TWENTIETH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is committed to preserving and enhancing its
urban forest; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of State Foresters and the US Department of
Agriculture Forest Service have recommended that the City of Brooklyn Center be designated as a Tree
City USA in recognition of 2011 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 twentieth 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.
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April 9, 2012
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Carol Kleven
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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