Arbor Day Proclamation

City Council Agenda Item Report

FROM:

Scott HerbertPublic Works Superintendent

MEETING DATE:

April 13, 2026

SUBJECT:

Arbor Day Proclamation No. 260413-P1

DESCRIPTION: As part of the Tree City USA requirements, the City of Saugatuck must publicly proclaim and celebrate Arbor Day. By adopting an Arbor Day proclamation and recognizing the holiday, City Council and the community demonstrate continued support for the City’s tree program and environmental stewardship efforts. The City of Saugatuck will proclaim April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day, with a tree planting ceremony to be held at a location to be determined by the Public Works Superintendent. BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve Proclamation No. 260413-P1 as presented.

Arbor Day Proclamation Whereas,

In 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture set aside a special day for the planting of trees, and

Whereas,

this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and

Whereas,

Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and

Whereas,

trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife, and

Whereas,

trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and

Whereas,

trees in our community increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and

Whereas,

trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.

Now, Therefore, I, ________________________________________, Mayor of the City of ________________________________________, do hereby proclaim ________________________________________, as

Arbor Day In the City of ________________________________, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and Further,

I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.

Dated this ___________________________ day of ___________________________ Mayor _______________________________________________________