Discussion and Consideration of Approving a Professional Service Agreement with Samara Natural Resources Consulting for the Urban Forestry Development Grant and Council Action as Needed — K-4

PROJECT TIMELINE* July–September 2026: ● Launch project ● Begin Urban Forestry Plan research, review and development ● Begin review of Tree City USA qualifications ● Begin Inventory review September–December 2026: ● Urban Forestry Plan work ● Training workshops (2) ● City staff credentialing work December–July 2027: ● Public meeting #1 ● Training workshops (2) ● Conduct pruning on Stephans & Kimberlite Streets ● Arbor Day Planting Event ● Conduct planting along walking trail ● Continue staff training ● Publish maintenance standards August–November 2027: ● Staff completes certification ● Inventory completed ● Finalize Urban Forestry Plan ● Final reporting ● Public meeting #2 ● Council adoption of the Urban Forestry Plan ● Closeout & reimbursements *Project Timeline is based upon coordination with City staff, contractors and stakeholders and may be affected by weather, schedule conflicts and unforeseen circumstances. Timeline details will be determined in coordination with City staff as the project progresses. Prepared by: Zachary Hall Samara Natural Resources Consulting Contact Information: [email protected] Samara Consulting, LLC samaraconsulting.org