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Bee City USA Update
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Town’s participation in the Bee City USA program.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Randy Dodd (919) 918-7326; Brandon Phillippie (919) 918-7331; Kelly Blair, (919) 918-7425
INFORMATION: Bee City USA is a program run by the nonprofit Center for Honeybee Research from Asheville that seeks to build a movement in support of pollinator species and habitats across America. In 2014, Carrboro became the third Bee City USA participant. The purpose of this agenda item is to provide an update on the Town’s participation and to publicize an upcoming movie “Hometown Habitat” planned for June 18th at the Century Center. A staff memo, annual reports for 2015 and 2016, and a flyer for the movie are included as attachments. Information relating to the Artcenter’s exhibit, Saving Our Pollinators, scheduled to run from June 5th through June 30th, and opening reception on June 9th may be found at the attached link: <http://artscenterlive.org/exhibitions/>.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no fiscal or staff impact associated with receiving this report.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board receive this report.