TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Meg Angevine
Park Operations Supervisor
Parks
Dave Tuchek
Acting Assistant Director
TITLE:
title
Green Redmond Partnership Summary 2021
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Green Redmond Partnership has been active with on-the-ground restoration work in forested parkland since 2009. Working from a 20-year Forest Management Plan developed in 2007, the partnership has a goal of bringing 1025 acres of forested parkland into active management by developing and supporting an engaged volunteer community. 2021 accomplishments include:
* 424 volunteers
* 1,723 volunteer hours
* 594 plants installed
* 0.45 new acres enrolled
* 27 forest stewards
* Green Redmond Day
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
20-Year Forest Management Plan; Environmental Sustainability Action Plan; Tree Canopy Strategic Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Ecological - Removal of non-native plants and planting of native trees and shrubs.
Community - Volunteer opportunities/participation.
Economical - Public involvement and ownership.
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 (2021-2022)
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
Offer 00219
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund, Public Works Storm Water Utilities
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
? Additional budget details attached
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