Issue · Town spending

Trees for Clean Water grant

Acceptance and Appropriation of Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Funds is listed on the October 6, 2026 agenda as item 12.a.

Current status

In progress

Town Council, October 6, 2026: Motion 2026-170. Resolution 2026-139. Approved, announced 7-0.

Spending

Amount: $22,065 (grant) · Vendor not stated · Funding source: The Town was awarded $22,065 from the Virginia Trees for Clean Water through the Virginia Department of Forestry. The grant period is September 9, 2026 to May 3, 2027. There is no required local match and the grant will have no impact on local tax funding, but the Department of Public Works committed to an in-kind match of $8,000 in administrative personnel time, volunteer hours, and contractual expenses.

What it is

What Council was asked to do: Approve a resolution amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget in the amount of $22,065 by appropriating the Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant.

Sources: October 6, 2026 agenda packet (opens in new tab)

Last updated Saturday, November 14, 2026, afternoon, America/New_York.