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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation regarding and acceptance of donation from Friends of Lodi Lake for
"Growing the Next 100 Years" Centennial tree planting project
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2005
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council, following a presentation by Donna Phillips,
representing the Friends of Lodi Lake, accept a donation from the
Friends of Lodi Lake for "Growing the Next 100 Years' Centennial
tree planting project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: City staff has started planning a yearlong Centennial celebration for
the community of Lodi. As part of the celebration recognizing Lodi's
100" birthday, a volunteer work force, led by Tree Lodi, will be
planting 100 trees within our City parks. The Friends of Lodi Lake
has graciously donated $2500 toward "Growing the Next 100 Years". This generous donation will help
increase and improve the urban forest at Lodi Lake Park.
Donna Phillips, representing the Friends of Lodi Lake, will be at the meeting to present the $2,500
donation to the Mayor, accepting on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: City staff will help establish the newly donated trees by watering and
fertilizing them when appropriate. As these trees mature, City staff will
monitor them for structural pruning needs.
FUNDING: None
Prepared by Stene Dutra, Park Superintendent
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cc: City Attorney
Park Superintendent
Tony C. oehp' g
Parks and Recreation Director
APPROVED:
Blair King Manager