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File #: 15-10279    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Review Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/5/2019 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 2/11/2019 Final action: 2/11/2019
Title: Tree Canopy Coverage Update
Attachments: 1. Tree Canopy Coverage Update

Title

Tree Canopy Coverage Update

 

Body

Staff Resource(s):

Kim Eagle, City Manager’s Office

Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management

Gina Shell, Engineering and Property Management

 

Time:  15 minutes

 

Explanation

§                     In 2011, City Council established goal to achieve 50 percent tree canopy in 2050.

§                     An assessment using 2016 data has been completed by the City’s consultant, Planit GEO.

 

Future Action

Recommendations for retaining the 50 percent goal or establishing an alternative goal will be brought to Council at a future date.