Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 224-1-.02 - Georgia Community Tree Planting Program FY 94

(1) Statutory Basis for Grant Program: Georgia Law 1995, pp. 309-315; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5.

(2) General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The general scope and purpose of the grant program is to provide an opportunity for communities and non-profit groups throughout the State of Georgia to purchase and plant trees in urban areas.

(3) General Terms and Conditions of the Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:

(a) The recipient agrees to implement the tree purchases and planting project as described in their original Georgia Community Tree Planting Program application;

(b) The recipient agrees to match with cash an equal amount to the grant to be used for tree purchases only;

(c) The recipient agrees to provide documentation of the tree maintenance program in accordance with the Georgia Forestry Commission's Tree Standards Guidelines;

(d) the recipient agrees to complete the project within a one year timeline;

(e) The recipient agrees to submit a project completion report, financial statement demonstrating match dollars and a satisfactory rated Certification of Compliance within the one year time frame;

(f) to submit an annual report of survival rates for three years from the date of the Certification of Compliance;

(g) To maintain trees in a healthy condition for three years from the date of the Certification of Compliance and to replace any trees that die or are removed from the project site;

(h) To maintain all project records in an orderly form for State audit for at least three years from final payment date.

(4) Eligibility requirements are that the grant recipient be a government entity or non-profit group and must provide a Federal Employer's Identification number. The recipient must be able to provide, either with staff, volunteers or sub-contractors, tree care and maintenance for three years following the project installation.

(5) Criteria for the award are:

(a) Funding to be used by recipient for purchase of trees;

(b) The recipient agrees to match 50/50 with cash for tree purchases only;

(c) The recipient must specify size, species and number and location of trees to be purchased and planted;

(d) The trees must be planted on public land;

(e) A three year maintenance program is required for care of the trees after installation, and the program must be described in the application;

(f) A liability waiver must be signed releasing the Georgia Forestry Commission from any liability associated with the project.

(g) The applicants must complete the project and paperwork within a one year time frame.

(6) Directions and deadlines for applying: Requests for information about the Georgia Community Tree Planting Program should be made to:

Georgia Forestry Commission

Georgia Community Tree Planting Program

P.O. Box 819

Macon, Georgia 31298-4599

or phone (912) 751-3326. Deadline for submitting an application is May 15, 1994. Projects must have completed planting by April 30, 1995.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 224-1-.02

Ga. Law 1955, pp.309-315; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5.

Original description entitled "Georgia Community Tree Planting Program FY 94" submitted June 6, 1994.