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
David Tuchek
Deputy Director Parks
Parks
Darcey Rayner Shepard
Park Operations Manager
TITLE:
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Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan Implementation Update
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OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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In the 2023-2024 budget cycle, the Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan (CRSVM) was developed with a consultant. Once complete, the Parks department began implementation of that plan through testing sites for naturalized meadows, incorporating climate resilient species lists for any new project designs or replacement of existing plants and trees, changing our leaf management practices, cultivating wildflower meadows and pollinator gardens, identifying areas for tree canopy and understory expansion, testing more resilient turf mixes to reduce irrigation needs long term, programming a public tree giveaway program, and began the electrification of our equipment.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023/24 City of Redmond Adopted Budget, 2025/26 City of Redmond Adopted Budget, Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan, 2023 PARCC Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, 20-Year Forest Management Plan
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OUTCOMES:
Building upon previous City planning efforts related to environmental sustainability, the consultant developed a plan focused on actionable items and strategies resulting in a more climate resilient and sustainable natural environment. Strategies included, but not limited to, tree canopy expansion on public and private lands, rewil...
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