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FROM: Arnold B. Jonas
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Director
PREPARED BY: Jeanette Di Leo, Long Range Planner
SUBJECT: Wildflower Program for Spring, 1993
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept a donation
of $500 from Texaco Oil Company to the
City of San Luis Obispo for wildflower
propagation.
BACKGROUND:
Some members of the City Council have expressed interest in a
program which would provide for wildflower propagation within or
around the perimeter of San Luis Obispo. Such a program would
involve disseminating wildflower seeds in or around the City in
highly visible locations. The program was perceived as an easy
way of, making areas of the City and the surrounding hillsides more
colorful and beautiful during spring.
Various oil companies have public relation programs that offer
wildflower seeds or money for seeds to jurisdictions. Staff
contacted numerous companies to see if they would be interested in
helping the City of San Luis Obispo with a wildflower planting
program. Texaco responded to the City's correspondence.
STAFF COMMENTS:
In March, 1992 , Oliver Carter of Texaco Oil Company contacted City
staff. He noted that Texaco Oil Company would be willing to donate
$500 to the City of San Luis Obispo for the City to obtain
wildflower seeds. On May 5, 1992, Oliver Carter (Marketing
Consultant for Texaco) will come to San Luis Obispo to present the
check to the City.
It is anticipated that wildflower seeds would be propagated in the
Fall of 1992 by City staff. Only wildflowers native to the San
Luis Obispo area would be planted. With the money from Texaco it
is anticipated that approximately 25 pounds of wildflower seeds
could be purchased. Twenty-five pounds of seed would cover roughly
two acres. As planned, the seeds would be distributed on public
or private lands. Prior to any proposal to seed private property
permission from an individual landowner would be obtained.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The City presently provides some planting of wildflowers through
park maintenance programs. For example, this year wildflowers were
planted in Laguna Lake Park and French Park. The monies provided
from Texaco Oil Company would augment the City's ability to plant
wildflowers.
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving the money for
the seeds; however, additional staff time will be necessary for
wildflower propagation.
The money received from Texaco Oil Company would be part of the
July, 1992 Trees, Shrubbery, and Nursery Stock Line Item Account
(001-5057-012-173) .
OTHER ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council could:
a. Direct staff not to pursue this program at this time.
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