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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the application for grant funds through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection urban forestry grant program entitled “Leading Edge Urban Greening,” as provided through Propositions 40 and 84. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The CAL FIRE Urban Forestry & Urban Greening: Leading Edge Projects Grant Program is funded by Proposition 40, the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood, Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002, and by Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. The Leading Edge Projects Grant program is intended for projects that will improve greening in urban areas and projects that give special attention to energy conservation, air quality improvement and stormwater management/quality.
The Office of Sustainability’s leading edge project is the Long Beach Bioretention Tree Well Project (Project). This project calls for the installation of 10 bioretention tree wells and the planting of 10 trees. The installation of bioretention tree wells is a best management practice related to low-impact development. Bioretention tree wells provide benefits such as shade, carbon sequestration, improved air quality, lower air temperatures, beautification and stormwater retention. Tree planting enhances the streetscape and provides environmental and social benefits. Locations of the bioretention tree wells will be determined based on achieving the highest positive environmental impact while also distributing them across the entire city.
The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept up to $145,425 in Leading Edge Projects Grant funds in FY 2012 and FY 2013. If the City is awarded funding, the grant will be used to fund the Long Beach Bioretention Tree Well Project.
This item was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang on February 14, 2011 and Budget Manageme...
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