Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Grant will support benchmarking and certification of Newark’s urban forest management practices to ensure equitable canopy distribution, improve air quality, mitigate urban heat, and engage residents and youth in stewardship Funding Source: The USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program Appropriation Amount: $75,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-n Adopted on November 25th, 2025 (Legistar File ID# 25-1412) Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.