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Resolution to Approve the Spring 2008 Tree Team Planting Contract with Global ReLeaf of Michigan, Inc. ($30,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your approval is a resolution to approve the Spring 2008 Tree Team Planting Contract in the amount of $30,000.00 with Global ReLeaf of Michigan, Inc. Funding for this contract is available in the approved Public Services Area, Field Operations Unit FY08 General Fund operating budget.
Global ReLeaf of Michigan is a non-profit, Ann Arbor based organization whose mission is urban re-forestation through volunteer plantings. Beginning in the spring of 2006, the City partnered with Global ReLeaf for a series of tree team plantings and this contract will be the fifth in the series. The Tree Team concept was developed by the Public Services Area with input from community stakeholder groups as part of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) restoration effort. Under this contract, Global ReLeaf of Michigan will collaborate with the City of Ann Arbor to facilitate the planting of up to 150 street trees with neighborhood volunteers. Prior tree plantings have been very successful and have shown that a coordinated effort between citizens and the City can continue to keep Ann Arbor a Tree City USA.
Global ReLeaf of Michigan is unique, as it manages, educates and coordinates volunteers for the purpose of planting urban trees. No other entity provides this specialized management of volunteer tree team planting efforts. Therefore, Global ReLeaf of Michigan is a sole source provider.
Global ReLeaf of Michigan received Human Rights approval on March 28, 2008.
Staff
Prepared by: Mike Bergren, Assistant Manager, Field Operations Unit
Karla Henderson, Manager, Field Operations Unit
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
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Whereas, The emerald ash borer (EAB) has devastated the tree population by as many as 10,000 tree losses ...
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