File #: 2024-1023    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 8/13/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): District 4 Allocation of $30k of District 4 Pleasantdale Park Land Proceed funds to Friends Group of John's Homestead Park to remove invasive plants and replace with native plants along the streambanks, shorelines, and riparian buffers to restore wildlife habitat, improve biodiversity and enhance ecosystem health.
Attachments: 1. Substitute 2024 08.27 Item 2024-1023

SUBSTITUTE

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 4                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): District 4

Allocation of $30k of District 4 Pleasantdale Park Land Proceed funds to Friends Group of John’s Homestead Park to remove invasive plants and replace with native plants along the streambanks, shorelines, and riparian buffers to restore wildlife habitat, improve biodiversity and enhance ecosystem health.

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Information Contact: Commissioner Steve Bradshaw

Phone Number: 404-371-4749

 

PURPOSE:

Johns Homestead Park is a 53-acre park located in DeKalb County Commission District 4 and is needs removal of invasive plants to be replaced by native plants.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Funding needed to address invasive plant removal and the purchase and planting of native plants

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.