TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2326
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Jeff Aken
Park Planning Manager
Parks
Dave Tuchek
Park Operations & Maintenance Manager
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Environmental Sustainability Program Manager
Planning and Community Development
Cathy Beam
Principal Planner
Public Works
Tom Hardy
Senior Planner
TITLE:
title
Tree Canopy Strategic Plan 2021 Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Provide the Parks & Human Services Committee of the Whole an update regarding activities related to the implementation of the Tree Canopy Strategic Plan.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Community Strategic Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
When the Tree Canopy Strategic Plan was adopted, staff committed to annual updates on the implementation of the plan.
OUTCOMES:
The Tree Canopy Strategic Plan was adopted on January 15, 2019 and set a goal of 40% canopy coverage for Redmond over a thirty-year time horizon (2049). This will represent a net 200-plus acre increase in canopy that will be accomplished both on public lands and by engaging the community to plant trees on private property. Approximately half of the opportunities to increase canopy currently exists on private property.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$150,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000220 - Environmental Sustainability
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or ...
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