Council approves resolution to pursue urban forestry grant projects

The Buffalo City Common Council unanimously approved Resolution 2023-01 to seek funding for urban forestry projects.

Councilmember Jeannie Czaplewski moved to approve the resolution; George Fuller seconded and the motion passed. Council discussed what species and locations to include in the grant; Councilmember Larry Johansen proposed planting fruit trees on the city's empty 14th Street lots. The clerk said she will add wording to the grant application to allow trees on other city properties and that a final decision on exact species and sites will be made when purchases occur in the spring.

The resolution allows the city to pursue grant funding to plant and maintain trees in public spaces; timing and exact planting lists will be determined after grant approval and procurement.