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Rt.iffy <br /> of <br /> N�,W Report Number 12-047 <br /> Agenda Section VI-3 <br /> the city that works for you February 28, <br /> 43RIGI-flUN Council MeetingDate 2012 <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consideration to Authorize Use of Community Reinvestment Funds for <br /> Treating Emerald Ash Borers. <br /> DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Sandy Breuer,Director of Parks and Recreation <br /> CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: <br /> No comments to supplement this rcpor Comments attached <br /> Recommendation: Consideration to authorize the use of community reinvestment funds for the <br /> chemicals and supplies needed for Emerald Ash Borer(EAB)treatment,the Forestry Technician and <br /> seasonal maintenance staff who will be injecting ash trees. <br /> Legislative History: <br /> In 2010 and 2011 Council authorized staff to fund all the expenses, including personnel,out of the <br /> community reinvestment fund for the treatment of Emerald Ash Borer. <br /> Financial Impact: <br /> The chemicals and supplies,Forestry Technician and seasonal staff, are estimated to cost the City <br /> $45,000. <br /> Explanation: <br /> The chemical and supplies,Forestry Technician and seasonal staffing costs were not included in the 2012 <br /> general fund budget. In order to continue our efforts with Emerald Ash Borer and provide forestry <br /> services,these supplies and positions require funding. <br /> Costs and Funding: <br /> Cost to fund the positions and supplies would be approximately$45,000. Funding would come <br /> from the community reinvestment fund. <br /> )ate <br /> Sandy Breuer <br /> Director of Parks d Recreation <br /> l:\COUNCIL\REPORTS\2012\Parks and Recreation\2.28.I2\Community Reinvestment Fund.doc <br />