HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement with Arbor Day Foundation Accepting US Forest Service Inflation Reduction Urban and Community Forestry Grant RESOLUTION NO. 24-387
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
ACCEPTING US FOREST SERVICE INFLATION REDUCTION
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in April 2023, the US Forest Service announced a funding opportunity
through the Inflation Reduction Act. The grant opportunity sought to provide multiyear,
programmatic grants for tree planting and related activities,with a priority for projects that benefit
underserved populations and areas. Grant funds were available to municipalities and non-profit
organizations and required a dollar-for-dollar match. Applicants who qualified as
"Disadvantaged", as defined by the federal Climate &Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST)
or other federal tools, were able to request a match waiver for their proposal; and,
WHEREAS, the City submitted a grant proposal requesting $810,500 along with a match
of over$813,000 that was to be used over the next five years (2023-2028). Additionally,the City's
application included a waiver request for the dollar-for-dollar funding match requirement; and,
WHEREAS,on September 14,2023,the US Forest Service announced 385 grant recipients
from the 842 applicants.The City's grant proposal was selected for funding at the$810,500 amount
requested. The City did not qualify as disadvantaged based on CEJST,but did meet disadvantaged
eligibility using other federal Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)tools;therefore,the dollar-
for-dollar match requirements have been waived.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that agreement with the Arbor Day Foundation and accept the US Forest Service Urban and
Community Forestry Grant in the amount of$819,500 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of June, 2024.