HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-064 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-64
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS
A TREE CITY USA FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH 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 2016 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 twenty-fifth consecutive year.
2.The City Council reaffirms its commitment to urban forestry and directs staff to
continue its reforestation efforts as planned and budgeted in 2017.
3.
The City Council commends Brooklyn Center residents and staff for their work
in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
April 24, 2017
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
April Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.