Commerce City - File #: Proc 19-04

• File #: Proc 19-04
• Version: 1
• Name: Arbor Day Proclamation and Tree City USA Award Recognition
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/18/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/1/2019
• Final action: 4/1/2019
• Title: Proclamation Declaring April 19, 2019 as Arbor Day in Commerce City and Tree City USA Award Recognition

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/1/2019	1	City Council	approved	Pass

Title

Proclamation Declaring April 19, 2019 as Arbor Day in Commerce City and Tree City USA Award Recognition

Body

Summary and Background Information: 

Commerce City has been recognized as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 28^th consecutive year. This is a testament to the city's promotion, interest of planting, and caring for trees in city-owned properties.

To celebrate and promote Arbor Day this year, on April 19^th, the Parks, Recreation and Golf department will have tree seedlings as well as tree planting and care information available to the community at the Eagle Pointe and Bison Ridge Recreation Centers.  Nancy Klasky from the Colorado State Forest Service will attend the City Council meeting on April 1, 2019 to present the Tree City USA Award to the Mayor and City Council.

Staff Responsible (Department Head):  Carolyn Keith

Staff Member Presenting:  Tony Jaramillo and Nancy Klasky from Colorado State Forest Service

Financial Impact:  $0

Funding Source:  N/A

Staff Recommendation:  Approve proclamation as presented.

Suggested Motion:  I move to approve proclamation 19-04 declaring April 19, 2019 Arbor Day in Commerce City.