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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ItemNo.: <br /> EUGENE CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: April 12, 1993 <br /> Department: Public Works /Maintenance <br /> ITEM TITLE: AWARD PRESENTATION: NEIGHBORWOODS PROGRAM <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation of awards to NeighborWoods volunteer leaders. <br /> BRIEFING STATEMENT: <br /> In an effort to increase the number of new trees planted and cared for in the <br /> public rights -of -way, the Public Works Department began a volunteer tree <br /> planting program in February 1992 called NeighborWoods. By using volunteers <br /> and innovative planting and care techniques, the City has created a <br /> successful, efficient, and low -cost program that has stretched limited City <br /> resources and provided young trees with the care and maintenance they need to <br /> survive. The volunteers provide the care and water the young trees will need <br /> to make it through the first critical years. In addition, the high - quality <br /> care ensures healthier trees and reduces the likelihood of expensive <br /> maintenance problems later. <br /> In 1993, approximately 190 volunteers and 380 school children planted more <br /> than 400 trees in Eugene neighborhoods and at area schools. The award <br /> ceremony is the City's opportunity to recognize the work and energy of the <br /> volunteers who have made the program a resounding success. <br /> ITEMS UNDER SEPARATE COVER: <br /> 1. Awards ceremony agenda <br /> 2. List of volunteer leaders (by ward) <br /> 3. Instructions for distributing the awards <br /> 4. NeighborWoods fact sheet <br /> 5. Goldleaf award background <br /> BACKGROUND: See packet <br />