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Resolution Designating Ann Arbor, Michigan a BEE CITY USA(r)
Memorandum
Attached for your approval is a resolution to designate Ann Arbor, Michigan as a BEE CITY USA(r)
As a BEE CITY USA(r) community the City would be committing to:
o Annually celebrate National Pollinator Week
o Publicly acknowledge the City commitment through educational events, publicizing it on the city's website and recognizing it on a street sign
o Designate a City Commission and City staff to coordinate and prepare educational events and materials to enhance pollinator awareness, and the health and habitat of bees.
This designation must be annually applied for and requires submission of a report on the previous year's events and activities for renewal.
The goals of BEE CITY USA(r) are consistent with the City of Ann Arbor's Sustainability Plan, Natural Features Plan, and PROS Plan.
Links for more information
Bee City USA webpage:
Fish and Wildlife Services webpage:
Department of Agriculture webpage:
Staff
Prepared by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Mary Joan Fales, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Reviewed by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Sponsored by: Council Members Briere, Krapohl, Warpehoski, Grand and Mayor Taylor
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Whereas, The goal of BEE CITY USA(r) is to promote healthy, sustainable habitats and communities for bees and other pollinators;
Whereas, Thanks to the tremendous diversity of honey and native bees and other pollinators we have very diverse dietary choices rich in fruits, nuts and vegetables;
Whereas, Honey and native bees and other pollinators around the globe have experienced dramatic declines due to a combination of habitat loss, use of pesticides, and the spread of pests and diseases, with grave implications for...
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