Accept $497,292 state grant and hire Groundwork Richmond for tree planting program

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$497,292 grant; $187,000 contract

Resolution Resolution No. 89-15

In Plain English

California awarded Richmond nearly $500,000 to plant trees and reduce greenhouse gases. The city hired Groundwork Richmond for $187,000 to handle community outreach, training, and tree maintenance through 2017. If approved, the program plants new trees across the city and trains residents in tree care.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Vice Mayor Myrick
Passed

7 to 0

Nathaniel BatesAye
Tom ButtAye
Jael MyrickAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Vinay PimpléAye