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Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant awarded by the Laredo Area community Foundation for the amount of $5,000 to fund Keep Laredo Beautiful for the Keep Laredo Beautiful garden club and to amend the FY 2026 Keep Laredo Beautiful Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in the same amount.
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BACKGROUND
Keep Laredo Beautiful has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laredo Area Community Foundation to support the Keep Laredo Beautiful Garden Club, a pilot program focused on hands-on environmental education and sustainable gardening practices. The program serves residents ages 15 and older and provides monthly workshops and activities on topics such as soil health, composting, pollinator-friendly gardening, and water-wise landscaping. Grant funds will be used for garden supplies, tools, educational materials, and program activities to enhance access to green spaces and promote environmental stewardship within the City of Laredo. Acceptance of this grant will allow Keep Laredo Beautiful to expand community engagement and strengthen long-term sustainability efforts.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Keep Laredo Beautiful Fund
Account #: 259-3845
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
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Grant Revenue:
Increase the Keep Laredo Beautiful fund by $5,000.00.259-3845