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Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Project Cooperation Agreement with Tree Pittsburgh for the purpose of supporting Tree Pittsburgh's efforts to promote and advance the City of Pittsburgh's Urban Forest Master Plan.
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Whereas, Tree Pittsburgh is a full-partner with the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission and the City of Pittsburgh to care and maintain the trees within the City of Pittsburgh.
Whereas, Tree Pittsburgh in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission in accordance with the City of Pittsburgh has developed a comprehensive approach to managing the City's trees, including but not limited to providing tree care events, tree planting events, advancing Tree Tender training, increasing awareness of the importance of trees in regard to storm water and shade canopy and electing to fundraise on a regular basis to provide funding assistance with tree care to the City of Pittsburgh Forestry Division.
Whereas, Tree Pittsburgh has the full support in the form of a motion of the Shade Tree Commission to provide funding assistance for the following: $15,000 for trees, materials, and supplies for planting restoration grade trees along riverbanks for the City's Bicentennial Tree Project and for Arbor Day annual tree giveaway; $1,000 for the annual celebration event recognizing outstanding tree tenders; $5,000 for the Rootball Celebration sponsorship of Tree Pittsburgh's 10th Anniversary; and $50,000 for the classroom and educational training for tree tenders in the Tree Pittsburgh Building fund.
Whereas, The City and the Shade Tree Commission have agreed to cooperate with Tree Pittsburgh (collectively "the Project Partners") by providing funding and co-project management to advance Forestry efforts as outlined in the City of Pittsburgh's Urban Forest Master Plan.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor and the Director of the Departm...
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