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AGENDA TITLE: Check Presentation By Tree Lodi to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Department ($7,000)
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2015
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept check presentation by Tree Lodi to Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Department in the amount of $7,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Peterson Park was originally planted with 45 Bradford pear trees. A
large number of them began experiencing major limb failure three
years ago, prompting the Parks Division to begin planning a
replacement project.
Tree Lodi, a local nonprofit that has partnered with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) on
several tree planting projects, successfully solicited a $7,000 grant from California ReLeaf to offset a
significant portion of the project cost. California ReLeaf is a statewide nonprofit foundation that is largely
funded by the USDA Forest Service and the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. On
February 21, 2015, Tree Lodi and the Parks Division coordinated a service day that comprised volunteers
from Lodi and Tokay high schools, Delta College, Lodi Rotary Club and park neighbors and resulted in 37
new park trees at Peterson Park. Additionally, five memorial trees were planted within the park.
Tree Lodi has volunteered to maintain the newly planted trees for three years. All are doing very well.
The Parks Division sincerely appreciates the more than 200 volunteers who contributed to the Peterson
Park planting project and Tree Lodi's generous assistance. Now that the work has been completed, Tree
Lodi is fulfilling its commitment of donating $7,000 to offset Parks Division expenses.
Park Superintendent Steve Dutra will be present to accept the donation on behalf of PRCS.
FISCAL IMPACT: Donation will offset PRCS expenses for the project, which reduced liability
for claims related to tree limbs falling.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
APPROVED:
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