TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Phil Williams
425-556-2880
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Steve Flude
City Engineer
Public Works
Tom Hardy
Stream and Habitat Planner
TITLE:
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Update on Integrated Pest Management Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff created an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for internal city departments as part of the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) and the Climate Emergency Declaration. The IPM will provide guidance on the best strategies to control pests.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan and Climate Emergency Declaration
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The update to the IPM will provide consistency between departments as an operational policy
OUTCOMES:
The IPM plan provides guidance for internal city departments on how to manage pests (primarily noxious weeds, insects, plant diseases, and animals) in a responsible way. The plan prioritizes the use of cultural, manual, mechanical, and biological control methods over the use of chemicals to control pests. City department representatives will coordinate and document control methods and will update the plan annually.
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:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Clean and Green
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Cost to implement the IPM is not expected to impact curren...
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