HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 7, 1998 (78)CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Redesignation Of The Crepe Myrtle As The Official Tree Of The City Of Lodi
MEETING DATE: October 7, 1998
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That, following a presentation by representatives of the City of Lodi Year
2000 Steering Committee and the president of the three Rotary Clubs, the
City Council adopt the attached resolution redesignating the Crepe Myrtle as
the official tree of the City of Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Many years ago, the Crepe Myrtle was designated as the official tree of the
City of Lodi. Following the designation, the Lodi Rotary Club each year would
recognize this fact by providing each of its members with a small Crepe
Myrtle tree. We feel that this community -spirited gesture by the Lodi Rotary
Club played a significant part in the abundant plantings of this lovely tree in Lodi.
As a part of the City of Lodi Year 2000 Celebration, the Committee is attempting to look back into the history of our
community as well as providing a glimpse into the future as we enter the new millennium. Therefore, the Committee
felt it would be most appropriate to have the City Council redesignate the Crepe Myrtle as the official tree of the City of
Lodi as a part of our celebration.
Inasmuch as the Lodi Rotary initiated a community planting effort through its membership many years ago, we
contacted the presidents of each Lodi Rotary Club, namely:
JoAnne McLane Rantz, Lodi Rotary Club
Donald H. Fraser, Lodi Sunrise Rotary Club
Jerry J. Adams, Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club
to see if they would be interested in renewing this wonderful tradition. The three clubs have agreed to purchase 600
Crepe Myrtles from Weigums Lodi Nursery and distribute these plants through a voucher system to their members.
The Year 2000 Steering Committee is delighted that this lovely old tradition will once again be carried out by Lodi
Rotarians and know that these plantings will add significantly to the beauty and charm of this community.
FUNDING: None required.
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
APPROVED'
H. Don Flynn — City Manager,
RESOLUTION NO. 98-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
REDESIGNATING THE "CREPE MYRTLE" AS THE
OFFICIAL TREE OF THE CITY OF LODI
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WHEREAS, many years ago, the Crepe Myrtle was designated as the official tree
of the City of Lodi; and
WHEREAS, following the designation, the Lodi Rotary Club each year would
recognize this fact by providing each of its members with a small Crepe Myrtle tree for
planting, and this community -spirited gesture by the Lodi Rotary Club has played a
significant part in the abundant plantings of this lovely tree in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Year 2000 Celebration Committee is attempting to
look back into the history of our community as well as providing a glimpse into the future
as we enter the new millennium; and
WHEREAS, the Committee felt it would be appropriate to have the City Council
redesignate the Crepe Myrtle as the official tree of the City of Lodi as a part of the Year
2000 Celebration; and
WHEREAS, the three Lodi Rotary Clubs in an effort to further this tradition, will
purchase 600 trees and distribute them to their members, so that the plantings of these
beautiful trees will add beauty and charm to our community for many years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi
hereby redesignates the "Crepe Myrtle" tree as the official tree of the City of Lodi.
Dated: October 7, 1998
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 98-141 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 7, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Land, Mann, Pennino and
Sieglock (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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ALICE M. R IMCHE
City Clerk
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