Emerald Ash Borer Resolution - Com Menz and VP Smith

Number:

Resolution 2023-89

Department:

Board of Commissioners

Description:

RESOUTION DIRECTING THE TEMPORARY DELAY OF LEVYING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVING TREES INFESTED WITH EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) ON PRIVATE PROPERTY UNTIL OCTOBER 4, 2023 TO ALLOW TIME FOR A FUNDING SOLUTION TO BE ESTABLISHED FOR RESIDENTS IN NEED IN MINNEAPOLIS THROUGH MEANS OF A THIRD PARTY, AND TO CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY EAB INFESTED TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AS A MEASURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH; AND EMPOWERING STAFF TO WORK WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, HENNEPIN COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO HELP PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP FEES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE DURING THIS PERIOD IN MINNEAPOLIS; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD ON AUGUST 2, 2023 AND OCTOBER 4, 2023