ACE Grant CloseOut-2022 05 10 RM 11a

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BRIEFING ITEM Date of Meeting May 10, 2022 DATE: May 3, 2022 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Andy Gregory, Sr. Program Manager Environmental Engagement SUBJECT: Forterra ACE Green Cities Close-Out Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Port of Seattle contracted with non-profit Forterra in 2017 to launch Green City Partnership Programs in Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac as part of the Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund. Forterra conducted urban forest canopy assessments in the three cities to identify priorities for forest restoration and enhancement. Forterra then developed Urban Forest Stewardship Plans for each city to guide the work over the coming decades. BACKGROUND Airport Community Ecology Fund Recognizing that neighboring communities that experience more impacts from airport operations should also experience more benefits, the Port Commission adopted the Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund in 2016, dedicating $1 million to support environmental stewardship in Burien, SeaTac, and Des Moines. The Port committed $550,000 for a Small Matching Grants Program, which allowed local community organizations to apply to receive funding for stewardship projects. The Port awarded $450,000 to Forterra to support long-term urban forestry efforts through the development of new Green Cities Partnerships in Burien, SeaTac, and Des Moines. Forterra’s Green City Partnerships bring together local government agencies, businesses, schools, non-profit groups, and community members to create a sustainable network of healthy forested parks and natural spaces in urban areas throughout the region. These Partnerships create and implement community-based models that ensure ongoing restoration and stewardship of these vital outdoor spaces. Forterra…

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