Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Yusuf Gabr
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from Yusuf Gabr the donation of twelve (12) nest boxes, valued at $547.00, to be installed in Kleb Woods Nature Preserve as part of an Eagle Scout Service Project.
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Background and Discussion:
Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center received a request to accept from community member Yusuf Gabr donated materials, valued at $547.00, consisting of cedar boards, cedar posts, hardware, fasteners, and predator guards. These materials will be used to construct and install nest boxes as part of an Eagle Scout Service Project supporting local wildlife habitats. The nest boxes are intended for native cavity-nesting bird species commonly present at Kleb Woods, including Eastern Bluebirds, Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and other small songbirds that rely on safe nesting structures.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this item will enable the department to accept and utilize the donated materials to complete the Eagle Scout Service Project, resulting in the installation of nest boxes that support cavity-nesting bird populations and enhance wildlife habitat at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve. The donation offsets material costs and contributes positively to habitat stewardship, youth engagement, and environmental education, with no anticipated negative operatio...
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