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Discussion and action on approval of submittal of an application for an Urban & Community Forestry Program Grant
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SUMMARY: The Crossville Tree Board is requesting approval to apply for the 2018 Urban & Community Forestry Grant to fund the part-time Urban Forester position (less than 30 hours per week) for the third year. The third year of funding would be reduced to 60% of $32,000; therefore, offering $19,200 in grant funds. The City will be responsible for the remaining 40% ($12,800) plus $11,000 (routine tree board operating expenses and horticulture supplies) for a total actual cash match of $23,800.
The 2016 grant was awarded for $32,000 with the City's actual cash match of $11,000 plus salary and in kind matches, and the 2017 grant was awarded for the same amount, with the City's actual cash match being $17,400.
Some accomplishments of the City of Crossville's Urban Forester, Seth Harrison, in the past year:
* Tree pruning and chainsaw safety workshop for Public Works employees
* Multiple tree pruning workshops with general public to increase knowledge of care at home
* Implemented Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) grant to increase canopy cover and biodiversity for the City
* Removed dying trees from Main Street and replaced with new trees
* Organized City's Arbor Day Events in conjunction with Cumberland County Master Gardeners
* Presented at Fall Festival for Master Gardeners, for Obed River Watershed Group, Christian Academy of the Cumberlands, and Fairfield Glade Garden Club
* Attended international, national, and state level conferences around the country to increase knowledge and networking in the field of urban forestry
* Designed and plants new riparian species to replace previously topped and damaged trees along an ephemeral stream
* Created and mailed pamphlets on tree topping and how and why to avoid to more than 12,000 recipients
* Redesigned Tree Board website to include more information for at-home care and usef...
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