Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submittal Of An Application To Receive The 2023 U.S. Department Of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Urban And Community Forestry Program Grant For Tree Planting In Identified Western And Southwestern Areas Of The City In The Amount Of $455,659.00 With No Required Matching Funds; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Program Documents And Agreements.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Works applied to the 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Program for a $455,659.00 grant to plant approximately 478 trees in identified low-to-moderate income areas in the western and southwestern regions of the City. The project also includes community outreach and education to ensure proper care of the trees. On July 3, 2024, the grant was awarded through a passthrough subgrant agreement with the Hispanic Access Foundation.
The grant program does not require a cash match.
Fiscal Impact:
Proceeds from the grant were recognized and allocated through Resolution R-2024-297.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Tymira Mack, Grants Administrator
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager