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Tree City USA Application Approval RequestCopyrighted January 3, 2022 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 7. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Tree City USA Application Approval Request SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to submit an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Tree City USA Application-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Tree City USA Application Staff Memo Staff Memo Tree City USA Application 2021 Supporting Documentation THE C DUjIBQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Tree City USA Application Approval Request DATE: December 22, 2021 Dubuque WAWca 914 ii 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware recommends City Council approval to submit an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA. The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended approval at their December 14, 2021 meeting. Dubuque received the 2017 Tree City USA award and has received the recognition every year since then. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Service Manager THE CITYF DUiYB- E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Tree City USA Application Approval Request DATE: December 22, 2021 INTRODUCTION Dubuque MI-Amidi8 CIly tll�l®r 2007+2012-2013 2017*2019 The purpose of this memo is to request approval to submit an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA. BACKGROUND In 2017 Dubuque Trees Forever requested the city consider applying to become a Tree City USA after several years had lapsed since the last application. Leisure Services staff researched the information to complete that application and with City Council approval, applied and received the 2017 Tree City USA award. The City has continued to apply each year since then and has received the Tree City USA award each year. In 2021, the City was recognized for 20 years of recognition as a Tree City USA. DISCUSSION Staff completed the attached application for Dubuque to recertify as a Tree City USA. The Park and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended approval at their December 14th, 2021 meeting. ACTION REQUESTED I respectfully request City Council approval for the Mayor to sign the attached Tree City USA designation application. cc: Laura Roussell, Dubuque Trees Forever President Hobie Wood, Dubuque Trees Forever Vice President Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager attachment reviewr TREE CITY USA An Arbor day Foundolion Program 2021 Tree City USA INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION MY EVENTS MY APPLICATION SUBMISSION NAME Dubi STAT New SUBMI EVALU PARKDIVISIONMANA... LOGOUT IN PROGRESS SUBMISSION FORM Save & Logue REQUEST SUPPORT MY EVENTS PRINT 1401LViLTA 14Lklklu What category best describes your community?* City EDIT MAYOR OR EQUIVALENT INFORMATION MAYOR NAME Roy Buol PROFESSIONAL TITLE Mayor of Dubuque MAYORS ADDRESS 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 United States EMAIL ADDRESS cityclerk@cityofdubuque.org PHONE NUMBER +1 (563) 589-4100 CITY FORESTRY CONTACT (This is the person from your community we will be reaching out to if we have any questions about the application.) CITY FORESTRY CONTACT'S NAME Thomas Kramer PROFESSIONAL TITLE Urban Forester *Shipping Address for Recognition Materials 2200 Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque, IA 52001-3010 United States CITY FORESTRY CONTACT'S EMAIL ADDRESS tokramer@cityofdubuque.org PHONE NUMBER +1 (563) 589-4298 Standard 1 - A Tree Board or Department SELECT WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOUR COMMUNITY Community has a Tree Board Only TREE BOARD MEETING FREQUENCY Monthly CHAIRPERSON CHAIRPERSON'S NAME Robert McCoy PROFESSIONAL TITLE n/a CHAIRPERSON'S ADDRESS 265 Main Street Dubuque, IA 52001-3010 United States EMAIL ADDRESS aucarpal@icloud.com PHONE NUMBER +1 (319) 269-9318 HOW MANY ADDITIONAL TREE BOARD MEMBERS ARE THERE? 5 Board Member 1 BOARD MEMBER 1 NAME Ray Werner BOARD MEMBER 1 EMAIL ray.werner@gmail.com Board Member 2 BOARD MEMBER 2 NAME Robin Kennicker BOARD MEMBER 2 EMAIL rkennicker@mchsi.com Board Member 3 BOARD MEMBER 3 NAME Jennifer Tigges BOARD MEMBER 3 EMAIL producer@videocreations.com Board Member 4 BOARD MEMBER 4 NAME Hobie Wood BOARD MEMBER 4 EMAIL Hobiejwood@gmail.com Board Member 5 BOARD MEMBER 5 NAME Justin Hochberger BOARD MEMBER 5 EMAIL hoch62694@gmail.com Please upload full name and email address for any additional tree board members. ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT NAME CREATED DATE Park and Recreation Dec 20, 2021 10:30:40 View Commission AM CST Download Standard 2 - A Community Tree Ordinance DATE CURRENT TREE ORDINANCE WAS ESTABLISHED 2/15 Our ordinance below Uploaded files have not changed Attach File Each applicant is required to upload their community's current tree ordinance. ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT NAME CREATED DATE Tree Ordinance Dec 20, 2021 10:27:16 AM CST View Download Standard 3 - A community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita Please answer the questions below with the full numerical amounts and do not use symbols or commas. (i.e. 5000.01 not $5,000.01). If category does not apply to you, please enter 0. For a list of qualifying expenses, click here. * Community Population 60,000 * Tree Planting and Initial Care Include cost of tree purchases, labor and equipment for planting, planting materials, stakes, wrapping, watering, mulching, competition control, etc. 0 * Tree Maintenance Include pruning, insect and disease management, fertilization, watering, etc. 0 * Tree Removal Include cost of equipment, supplies, labor, etc. 0 * Management Include public education, professional training, memberships, salaries, street and park tree inventory. 0 Utility Line Clearance (If allowed by your state coordinator). 0 * Volunteer Time Number of volunteer hours and other contributions from civic organizations. Correct Examples: • 10 • 12 • 284 • 3778 Incorrect Examples: • 10 hrs • 12 hours • $284.94 • 3,678 0 Other Include any other expenses not mentioned. 528042 Please specify other expenses (if applicable) TOTAL Expenditure Per Capita: TOTAL Expenditures: 528042.00 Community Tree Management Statistics Please include only whole numbers below. *Number of Trees Planted 229 *Number of Trees Pruned 200 *Number of Trees Removed 386 Attach Files Annual work plan (if required by your state). ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT MARAC CREATFD DATF Forestry Annual Plan Dec 20, 2021 10:54:22 AM CST View Download Supporting budget document(s). ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT NAME CREATED DATE Forestry Budget Dec 22, 2021 8:58:06 AM CST View Download Standard 4 - An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation DATE OBSERVANCE WAS HELD 4/5/21 Did your community's Arbor Day celebration include any type of participation from K-12 schools?* No Attach Your Signed Arbor Day Proclamation* ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT NAIVIL CREATED DATE April 5, 2021 Arbor Day Dec 20, 2021 10:44:55 View Proclamation AM CST Download Supplemental files This can be a program from your Arbor Day events, photos, or press releases. ATTACHMENTS UPLOAD ATTACHMENT NAME CREATED DATE No Data What is something that has changed in your community as a result of earning Tree City USA recognition?* Something that has changed in our community as a result of earning Tree City USA recognition is the prospective residents importance of trees, conservation, and that the environment is important to us. Also, with the many visitors that come to Dubuque, they also see this importance of the environment from receiving the Tree City USA recognition and non-profit organizations have reached out to the Leisure Services Department for collaborations on how to support us as a Tree City USA organization. The recognition means a lot to our community. Through which, if any, professional networks or organizations do you receive information or education that is useful to your job? Signature Form * Before you print off your signature form, all sections of the application must be complete. To finalize your application, you will need to obtain a signature of your mayor or top city official. Your application requires the appropriate signature to be complete. CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW TO POPULATE YOUR MAYOR SIGNATURE PAGE. (YOU WILL NEED TO PUSH THIS BUTTON ANYTIME YOU MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.) Populate Signature Page Download Mayor Signature Form Scan and upload the signature form Upload the signature form here ATTACHMENTS NAME Mayor Signature Page 2021 UPLOAD ATTACHMENT CREATED DATE Dec 22, 2021 8:56:24 View Edit Download AM CST Delete Please press the submit button below, once your application is complete. A successfully submitted application will redirect you to a new page. If you are not redirected, please scroll to the top of your application to see a notification of what information is missing/incorrect in order to submit your application. j ©2018 reviewr I a Terms and (I) Arbor Day Foundatiorr 2021 Tree City USA Application for Certification The Tree City USA award is in recognition of work completed by the community during the 2021 calendar year. Primary Contact Contact Name Thomas Kramer Email Address: tokramer@cityofdubuque.org Phone Number: (563) 589-4298 Address: 2200 Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque, IA 52001-3010 Dubuque, Iowa Community Information Select Which Best Describes Your Community: Community has a Tree Board Only Ordinance Date: Feb 15, 2015 Ordinance Uploaded, Per Capita Expenditure: Arbor Day Date: Apr 5, 2021 Proclamation Uploaded As Mayor or Equivalent of the Community of Dubuque ayor or Equivalent Signature V)(ayn Application Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester: Dubuque Ia/0 (/';))na Date The above named community has made formal application to this office. I am pleased to advise you that we reviewed the application and have concluded that, based on the information contained herein, said community is eligible to be certified as a Tree City USA community, for the 2021 calendar year, having in my opinion met the four standards required for recognition. Urban Forester State Forester Signature Title 12/21 /2021 Date Dec 20, 2021 1:05 PM FORESTRY Activity 10030220 Total Expense Calendar Year 2020 Account Account Title Equals Total Calendar Year 2020 61010 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 170,838 61050 OVERTIME PAY $ 7,362 61091 SICK LEAVE PAYOFF $ 5,419 61310 WEIRS $ 17,884 61320 SOCIAL SECURITY $ 14,230 61410 HEALTH INSURANCE $ 30,488 61415 WORKMENS' COMPENSATION $ 24,830 61416 LIFE INSURANCE $ 121 61640 SAFETY EQUIPMENT $ 197 61650 MEAL ALLOWANCE $ 72 62010 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 352 62011 UNIFORM PURCHASES $ 737 62033 HAND TOOLS/EQUIPMENT $ 379 62110 COPYING/REPRODUCTION $ 1 62190 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS $ 185 62208 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURAN $ 3,047 62360 EDUCATION & TRAINING $ 824 62411 UTILITY EXP-ELECTRICITY $ 1,744 62412 UTILITY EXP-GAS $ 808 62421 TELEPHONE $ 516 62431 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE $ 955 62511 FUEL, MOTOR VEHICLE $ 5,353 62521 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINT. $ 17,550 62611 MACH/EQUIP MAINTENANCE $ 3,392 62614 EQUIP MAINT CONTRACT $ 1,313 62637 LAN DSCAPE/FERT/PLANTS $ 36 62667 DATA SERVICES $ 1,789 62720 TREE MAINTENANCE $ 217,620 $ 528,042 City of Dubuque, Iowa Forestry Annual Plan The Forestry Activity for the City of Dubuque will respond to requests made by the citizens of Dubuque and from other departments within the city. We will also respond to many more urgent (emergency type) of calls such as wind damaged trees. With Emerald Ash Borer very present in the City of Dubuque, Ash trees are declining at an alarming rate. The City is being very proactive in removing Ash trees. We have approximately 2,000 Ash trees on city property. A plan to replace some of these trees will be developed this year. NY OF uB E Mnsierpiece on the Mississippi PIROCLAMATION Whereas, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and Whereas, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and Whereas. trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 30t" DAY OF APRIL 2021 AS U_1 N *o]:7 oil -Via IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. Further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of OF �Dubuqu to be affixed this 5th day of April 2021. �k► � LA U" PETITE ROyA. BUol, Mayor 0 NUIT - Q Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 2021: Submitted and accepted by Hobie Wood of Dubuque Trees Forever. 2020: Submitted and accepted by Hobie Wood of Dubuque Trees Forever. 2019: Submitted and accepted by Laura Roussell, Sr. Community Affairs Manager for Black Hills Energy, 1015 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, Media Hotline: 866-243-9002. 2018: Submitted by Laura Roussell, Sr. Community Affairs Manager for Black Hills Energy, 1015 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, Media Hotline: 866-243-9002. Accepted by Laura Roussell and VP Hobie Wood. 2017: Submitted and accepted by Laura Roussell, Sr. Community Affairs Manager for Black Hills Energy, 1015 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, Media Hotline: 866-243-9002