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P a g e 11 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />24. Please describe any avoided financial costs or savings related to the project and over what period of <br />time those costs will be avoided/reduced. <br /> <br />We have not identified any avoided financial costs or savings; however, it is possible that a portion <br />of these trees could provide shade to buildings which reduce their cooling load and thereby <br />reduce costs. <br /> <br />25. Does your project accelerate or expand on existing programs that already show positive impact? <br /> <br />Yes, the Town has recently started a tree planting program in FY20 and this grant would help <br />further the work of the program. The existing project has a goal of planting 200 large trees per <br />year and more than 40 large trees have already been planted, with another 10-15 planned for the <br />fall. <br /> <br />26. Does your project also take advantage of other funding sources? <br /> <br />Yes. The project is funded through a combination of grants, donations and modest annual budget <br />that covers tree replacements. <br /> <br />27. Would your proposed project help you to take advantage of funding from other sources besides this <br />grant in the future? <br /> <br />Similar to other projects we’ve described above, this project could help us move closer to our <br />annual goal and serve as an example of grant-supported work. <br /> <br />28. Please describe any other aspect of your project that is relevant to the efficient use of grant funds. <br /> <br /> <br />Capacity of Applicant <br /> <br />29. Please describe any projects that you have completed successfully in the past which are similar to <br />the project you are proposing. <br /> <br />This spring, with grant funding we purchased and planted over 40 trees across five public housing <br />neighborhoods in Chapel Hill. This fall, with a generous private donation, we are planting an <br />additional 25 trees downtown and along the Lower Booker Creek Trail. These fall plantings will be <br />part of the Town’s annual Arbor Day and Week celebration in November. <br /> <br />30. If you are proposing to collaborate with other organizations on this project, please briefly describe <br />their relevant experience to the project and/or the target population. <br /> <br />N/A <br /> <br />31. Please describe any other relevant expertise or capacity to carry out the project in your application. <br /> <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 8858BEA8-FD65-4E72-A32A-868C9BDDE075