HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-049 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.2016-49
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS
A TREE CITY USA FOR THE TWENTY-FOURTH 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 2015 forestry activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, that:
The City Council hereby recognizes and accepts the designation of Tree City
USA for the twenty-fourth consecutive year.
2. The City Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry, and directs staff to
within the constraints of existing resources, continue its reforestation efforts.
The City Council commends Brooklyn Center residents and staff for their work
in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
April 11, 2016
Date Mayor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrenee-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.