Partner with Urban ReLeaf to plant up to 600 trees per year
In Plain English
The city wants to create a formal partnership with Urban ReLeaf, a nonprofit organization. If approved, Urban ReLeaf plants up to 600 trees annually on city property including parks and street medians. This adds more shade and greenery throughout Richmond at no direct cost to the city.
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Votes
Approve the MOU
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will partner with Urban ReLeaf to plant up to 600 trees each year on city property, including parks and street medians. The council unanimously approved this agreement, which brings more shade and greenery to the city at no cost to residents. Urban ReLeaf is a nonprofit organization that will handle the tree planting work. This is a straightforward partnership that expands the city's tree canopy without requiring city funds.
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