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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Interagency Agreement with the Study Session Date: June 8, 2016
Washington State Department of Natural COUNCIL MEETING Date: June 15, 2016
Resources for a Community Forestry Department: Parks 8� Recreation
Program Tree Planting Grant for the Presenter: Jeff Elevado
Blueberry Park Enhancement Project Phone: (360 473-5428
SUMMARY: The attached Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural
Resources for the awarded Community Forestry Grant will fund the cost of approximately 50 trees for
Blueberry Park. The $7,500 grant satisfies a need identified in the adopted Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Plan which specifically recommends additional shade trees at Blueberry Park. The tree
plantings will provide a natural buffer along the east property line, assist in erosion control,increase
habitat value in the wetland, and add shade and beauty for the community to enjoy the benefits of a
diverse mix of trees in this well-used neighborhood park.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Interagency Agreement No.: IAA 16-337
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Match for this grant is budgeted through fully-
burdened force account labor equivalent to $7,670 to plant trees, install bark mulch and stake where
needed.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: �No Presentation ❑ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: o ConsentAgenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to authorize the Mayor to finalize and enter into the Interagency Agreement with Washington
State Department of Natural Resources for the Community Forestry Program Tree Planting Grant for
the Blueberry Park Enhancement Project with substantially the same terms and conditions as
presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: dApprove ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15