HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-069 CCRMember ?bra i4'64r0rn introduced the following resolution and
• moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. q-7—(09
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AS A TREE CITY USA AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A GROWTH
AWARD
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 1996 forestry activities, and
WHEREAS, the National Arbor Day Foundation, in an effort to recognize
environmental improvement and encourage higher levels of tree care, has awarded Brooklyn
Center the Tree City USA Growth Award.
• 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 and
accepts the Tree City USA Growth Award 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 a high level of maintenance and
reforestation efforts.
3. The Council commends city staff and the residents of Brooklyn Center for their work
in maintaining and enhancing Brooklyn Center's urban forest.
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RESOLUTION NO. q -T" ('D"t
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Date Mayor
ATTEST: Sb�� '<
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
} qia leen e6trr"ocl y , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
� j ro a Kra9 ness }Ket+h igen C'urrucl y , Deb ra N; 159ytrn, Kay LaSnun) RP 6r4 PPPPe
and the following voted against the same: N D v)e,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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