A | Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for Invasive Plant Grant (State) - Observatory Mesa Invasive Plant Prevention and Control. | ||||||
Open Space Supervisor Robert Wallace provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: OPEN SPACE INVASIVE PLANT GRANT CONSIDERATION OPEN SPACE BACKGROUND – WHO, WHAT, HOW WHAT WILL THIS GRANT ACHIEVE WHAT IS THE CITY AGREEING TO HOW GRANT ACCEPTANCE MEETS CITY GOALS OPTIONS Councilmember House stated that she is excited about the grant and appreciates the great work being advanced by the Open Space section. Councilmember Harris asked about the students targeted in the Open Space programming in relation to the grant. Mr. Wallace explained that the grant specifically calls out indigenous and underprivileged youth; there is a partnership with Title 1 schools in addition to educational partners such as Willow Bend to expand participation opportunities to all 3rd grade students. Unfortunately, limited resources do not allow the ability to offer programming to all grades but they continue to look for other partnerships and are hoping to expand the program to the middle schools. Mayor Daggett stated that there has been great work done with weed eradication and education, she is excited to see the project continue to help people identify problem plants on their own property. |
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Moved by Councilmember Khara House, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Sweet to approve the Grant Agreement #IPG 22S-702 with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, for Observatory Mesa Invasive Plant Prevention and Control Grant in the amount of $97,000, with a city match of $11,260 to support the maintenance of the Observatory Mesa Natural Area open space. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||