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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Sandhill Crane Association Proclamation
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2016
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Chandler will present a proclamation in recognition of the
Lodi Sandhill Crane Association.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Mayor has been requested to present a proclamation in
recognition of the Lodi Sandhill Crane Association, which is
celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This group is composed of
an all -volunteer steering committee, which meets year-round to prepare for each'year's festival, held the
first full weekend in November. The City of Lodi is a co-sponsor of this event.
This year's Sandhill Crane Festival will be held at Hutchins Street Square on November 4-6, 2016, which
will feature 47 birding tours, a free exhibit hall and many workshops throughout the weekend. The efforts
of the committee have helped stimulate the local economy with thousands of annual Eco tourists who
visit Lodi to attend the November Sandhill Crane Festival, or during September through March, when the
greater Sandhill Cranes overwinter in the surrounding delta lands, off Woodbridge Road, outside of Lodi.
Several special events will take place at this year's festival to commemorate the 20th anniversary. More
information is available on line at: http:llcranefestival.com/index.php.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Prepared by Kathy Grant, Watershed Program Coordinator
Jeff
Par , Recreation and Cultural Services Director
APPROVED: „KtN7-+r'CL
.Stephen Schwabauer, City anager