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Councilmember Rader noted there may be outside resources and grants that could help <br /> Lakewood meet its tree canopy goals. He noted that the Tree Board has identified a need for <br /> additional funds and has formally requested this. <br /> Chairman Bullock remarked that expansion of the tree canopy has been an ongoing consensus <br /> topic for several years and that this is an affirmation of the administration's ongoing commitment <br /> to this. He thanked the administration for its work with the Tree Board. <br /> Zero Emissions <br /> Councilmember Rader referenced the commitment the City made in 2019 to operate with 100% <br /> clean energy by 2019. This proposal will help the City meet that ambitious goal by funding a <br /> climate action plan which will require the City to work with outside consultants. The proposal <br /> requests a maximum amount of$60,000 with hopes that outside funding may be identified. <br /> Chairman Bullock made supportive remarks and noted that the zero emissions goal was adopted <br /> unanimously by Council in 2019. He stated that by following through in a plan the City is <br /> investing in health and future cost savings. <br /> Approval of the minutes of the August 3, 2020 meeting of the Finance Committee. <br /> A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2020 meeting of the <br /> Finance Committee. <br /> A roll call vote was taken as follows: <br /> Yea: Bullock, Litten, Neff <br /> Nay: none <br /> Motion adopted. Minutes approved. <br /> Without objection,the Finance Committee adjourned at 7:29 p.m. <br /> 3 <br />