Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
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Proclaiming the week of May 3rd through May 9th, 2015 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison.
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WHEAREAS, The City of Madison has been a Tree City USA for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, Trees properly placed around a building as windbreaks can save up to 25% on winter heating costs; and
WHEREAS, A large tree intercepts between 760 and 4,000 gallons of rainfall per year in its crown, reducing runoff of polluted storm water; and
WHEREAS, Tree-lined business and retail districts encourage patrons to linger and shop longer and are willing to spend 12% more for goods and services; and
WHEREAS, The continued planting and maintenance of trees in our city shall provide the same benefits for the present and future citizens of Madison;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Mayor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, does hereby proclaim the week of May 3rd thru May 9th, 2015 as ARBOR WEEK in the City of Madison, and urges everyone able to observe this week to plant trees, and to participate in programs that the sponsors of Arbor Week may provide.