Title
RESOLUTION NO. R17-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF THE ARIZONA STATE FORESTRY DIVISION, ARIZONA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT AGREEMENT NO. CCG 16-101, FOR THE GLENDALE DESERT FOOD FOREST IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the Community Challenge Grant from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, in the amount of $10,000 to fund the Glendale Desert Food Forest; and enter into grant agreement number CCG 16-101body
Background
In the Phoenix metropolitan area, outdoor water usage typically makes up more than half of a resident's total water usage. Much of this water is used to support lawns and ornamental plants that require more resources and maintenance than desert-adapted plants. The City of Glendale has seen an increase in the number of residents interested in learning how to transform their lawns into more water-efficient desert gardens. Since growing desert edibles is gaining popularity, there is a growing need for educational resources and demonstration sites that are relevant to our unique climate.
The Glendale Desert Food Forest grant will help support this need by showcasing desert-edible trees, shrubs, perennials, and succulents that homeowners can successfully grow, harvest, and enjoy in their own landscapes. The City of Glendale is also recognized as a Tree City USA community that is actively involved in promoting the stewardship of our urban forest. There are multiple benefits of a Food Forest, such as providing a local food source, serving as habitat for local wildlife, and improving air and storm water quality.
Acceptance of this grant will provide funding to develop a Food Forest de...
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