12-13-2022 Resolution No. 12031RESOLUTION NO. 12031
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND FOR PUBLIC TREE PLANTINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield desires to increase flexibility for land use
applicants and developers by establishing the option to pay funds in lieu of tree planting;
and
WHEREAS, the option would only be available when all other on-site tree
planting options have been exhausted; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code already allows for planting standards to be met
through boulevard plantings, and the proposed fund would allow for the City to plant the
trees on behalf of the applicant/developer at a later date, thereby allowing projects that
would not otherwise be completed over the winter to be closed-out in a more timely
fashion; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent that the funds will be available to both the Recreation
Services Department (for planting trees in City parks) and the Public Works Department
(for planting trees in City right-of-ways); and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the fund is a sustainable initiative that complies
with the goals and objectives of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, for transparency and accurate tracking of revenue and expenditures,
staff recommends the establishment of a new fund; and
WHEREAS, these funds will have the following name: Public Tree Planting Fund
(line item #47150); and
WHEREAS, Section 7.12 of the City Code requires Council approval by
resolution of the establishment of new funds in the City of Richfield budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council herby approves the
establishment of the Public Tree Planting Fund, for transparent and accurate tracking of
financial activity.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
January, 2023
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor