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Approval for Application for Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program Grant (TAEP)
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SUMMARY: The goal of TAEP (Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program) tree planting grant is to increase the tree resource base in cities and towns across the State of Tennessee. TAEP community tree planting grants require a 50-50 cash match. Match will be allowed for trees, shipping, purchased mulch, contracted planting, acknowledgement sign, and gator bags only. Urban Forester, Seth Harrison, is recommending the replacement or planting of 86 trees on Main Street, Industrial Boulevard, City Hall, and Meadow Park Lake. Also included in the grant application is a request for mulch, gator bags, and an acknowledgement sign for total project cost of $10,000. The City would be required to match 50%, $5,000. This amount would need to be added to the 2017-2018 budget.
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NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve application for grant