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DPS Ohio State University Extension
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
(Revised)
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a two-year Agreement with the Ohio State University Extension Service for its share of the Consumer and Urban Horticulture Program; authorizing the annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $27,000, subject to annual General Fund appropriation; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
As part of the 2013-2014 Consumer and Urban Horticulture Program, the City of Toledo, along with the State of Ohio and Lucas County officials, entered into an Agreement with The Ohio State University Extension Service, authorized by Ordinance 79-13, to identify, map out, and spray areas affected by the Gypsy Moth. The City of Toledo would like to continue this Agreement for 2018-19 program years with the Ohio State University Extension. The Extension will continue to provide telephone and email consultation to City of Toledo residents, provide research based information on a variety of topics, and confirm gypsy moth and other invasive species infestations, and recommend suppression spraying if necessary. This program also provides valuable informational services to the inquiring public regarding the health, disposition, and risk assessment of trees living on private property, growing and harvesting food, and pesticide information and their organic alternatives. The City of Toledo will pay annual installments up to $27,000 for the program. Funds for this expenditure are included in the Proposed FY2018 General Fund Budget for the Department of Public Service Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a two-year Agreement with the Ohio State University Extension Service to promote and sponsor an Urban Horticulture Education Program, including Gypsy Moth suppression and manageme...
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