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City of San Leandro Civic Center, 835 E. 14th Street San Leandro, California 94577 Office of the City Manager 510-577-3351 FAX 510-577-3340 November 12, 1999 Mary D. Nichols Secretary of Resources Resources Agency 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Ms. Nichols: The City of San Leandro is very pleased to submit a grant proposal for $226,041 under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program. The proposed project is an Urban Forestry Project and will consist of planting approximately 652 trees throughout the City. The related transportation facility is the widening of Interstate 880 through San Leandro. The tree planting will offset the vehicular emissions of carbon dioxide from the freeway and will significantly enhance the quality of life for San Leandro residents. The proposed project represents a collaborative effort between two public agencies, the City of San Leandro and the San Lorenzo Unified School District. Trees will be planted on arterial and neighborhood streets, as well as on school and park sites. Additionally, the City will be working with the school district to coordinate a public education and community tree -planting program. The local commitment to the project is represented by a matching contribution of $48,705 in budgeted funds, in - kind services, and volunteer labor. This amount signifies an 18 percent local contribution to the total project cost. The enclosed grant proposal contains all of the required submittals except for the authorizing resolution from the City Council. This resolution will be forwarded to you within 30 days.