File #: 17-0338    Version: 1 Name: TAEP Grant
Type: Contract Status: Passed
File created: 8/11/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/12/2017 Final action: 9/12/2017
Title: Approval of contract for Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Grant
Attachments: 1. TAEP Contract

Title

Approval of contract for Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Grant

 

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SUMMARY:  On June 13 2017, the Crossville City Council approved filing application for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program grant to plant trees, which requires a 50% match.  This grant was awarded to the City and a contract has been received.

 

Match is allowed for trees, shipping, purchased mulch, contracted planting, acknowledgement sign, and gator bags.  Urban Forester, Seth Harrison, recommended the replacement or planting of 86 trees on Main Street, Industrial Boulevard, City Hall, and Meadow Park Lake.  Total project cost is $10,000.    The City would be required to match 50%.  This amount was included in the 2017-2018 budget.

 

 

 

BUDGET ACCOUNT:                     110-33473                                          $5,000

                                                                                    110-44730-321                     $10,000

 

Recommended Action

NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION:  Approve contract