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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: J. Lemons Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: RJO 1. Purpose. The purpose of this council action is to inform the council of a new tree inventory grant form Hennepin County and to accept a quote for the same. 2. Background. Hennepin County Forestry division initiated a new grant last year under their healthy tree canopy program. In 2019 Orono applied for and received a grant for $5000 which was used to complete an inventory of trees within the City’s active parks. In 2020 Orono City staff submitted an application for funds to assist in a tree inventory of City Right of Way (ROW). Another $5000 grant was awarded. In 2022, staff applied for and received a grant for $5000 which will be used to complete the tree inventory in the City Right of Way (ROW). An inventory of city trees is a prerequisite in planning for and making sound management decisions with respect to tree disease and pest mitigation. 3. Project Scope. Inventory trees city owned ROW. 4. Cost. The City has worked with PlanIT Geo in the past for tree inventories. A quote was received from PlanIT Geo for $4/ tree or 1500 trees for $6000. PlanIT Geo has agreed to provide the same service at the same price in 2023 and can complete the inventory in June. 5. Funding. Funding for the project comes from a Hennepin County Grant in the amount of $5000 and a match from the city. The city portion of the project will come from the Streets Operating Budgets with $1000 for inventory and $4000 as in-kind staff time and software licensing. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends accepting the quote from PlanIT Geo. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to accept the quote from PlanIT Geo for the execution of a tree inventory in city ROW. Item No.: 8 Date: January 23, 2023 Item Description: Acceptance of Hennepin County Tree Inventory Grant Presenter: Joshua Lemons Parks and Golf Superintendent Agenda Section: Consent Agenda