| COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 4/5/2016 |
| REQUESTED ACTION BY COMMISSION: Proclaim Wednesday, April 6, 2016 as "Arbor Day", Glenda Hall will be accepting the Proclamation. |
| EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: An Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 6, 2016 at JC Park starting at 9:45 AM. Congress Middle School students and the Boynton Beach Garden Club will be planting 1 flowering tree and native trees. This celebration is necessary as one of the requirements of being Tree City USA. This will be the City's 33rd year of planting trees for Arbor Day. The Proclamation gives recognition of Arbor Day. |
| HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? It will build awareness of the importance of trees, improve the environment while enhancing the parks pathway. |
| FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted $600.00 for trees and staking materials |
| ALTERNATIVES: To not celebrate Arbor Day and meet the requirements for the Tree City USA. |
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