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Arbor Day proclamation and Tree City USA recognition
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Summary and Background Information:
Commerce City has been recognized as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 22nd consecutive year. This is a testament to the city's promotion and interest in planting of trees in residential areas, as well as city-owned parks, trails and open space.
To celebrate and promote Arbor Day this year, parks and recreation department staff will be:
· Handing out seedlings and an educational tree care tips sheet at the April 15 City Council meeting.
· Giving tree seedlings to children in Kinder Kids class on Thurs. April 18 and educating students about trees.
· Promoting the Sand Creek Regional Greenway "Race for Open Space" 5k walk/run, free Kids Fun Run & Earth Day Fest on Sat. April 20.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): M. Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: Tony Jaramillo, parks development supervisor and Keith Wood, Community Forestry Program Manager, Colorado State Forest Service
Financial Impact: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation:
Approve proclamation as presented.
Suggested Motion:
I move to approve proclamation 13-08, declaring April 19 Arbor Day in Commerce City.