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<br />________________________________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> Page 20 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />vulnerable to climate change. Stronger tree retention standards will mitigate flooding <br />risks, enhance carbon sequestration, and increase resilience to extreme weather <br />events. These benefits will improve public health and livability across Everett, <br />particularly in areas where environmental burdens are highest. <br />Regionally, Everett’s work will serve as a scalable model for other Puget Sound <br />jurisdictions seeking to integrate forest hydrology and salmon recovery goals into local <br />planning. The ordinance will demonstrate how municipal regulations can align <br />ecological restoration with development practices, offering replicable strategies for <br />balancing growth with environmental stewardship. <br />Equity and environmental justice amplify the significance of this impact. By prioritizing <br />engagement with historically underserved communities, ensuring multilingual and <br />culturally relevant outreach, and directing resources to neighborhoods with the lowest <br />canopy cover, Everett will reduce environmental disparities and empower residents to <br />shape policies that directly affect their environment. This ensures that the benefits of <br />cleaner air, cooler streets, and healthier ecosystems are shared equitably across the <br />city. <br /> <br />Action / Steps Description of Activity Start <br />Date <br />End <br />Date <br />Consultant <br />Procurement & <br />Contracting <br />Develop and issue RFP, evaluate proposals, and <br />contract with a qualified consultant to lead tree <br />policy and ordinance development. <br />Jan <br />2026 <br />Mar <br />2026 <br />Deliverable #1 Submit documentation of consultant <br />procurement and initial coordination <br />activities. <br />Apr <br />2026 <br />May <br />2026 <br />Project Kickoff & <br />Internal <br />Coordination <br />Establish project team, define roles, confirm <br />scope, and align with City departments, tribal <br />partners, and watershed councils. <br />Feb <br />2026 <br />Mar <br />2026 <br />Stakeholder <br />Engagement <br />Plan <br />Develop a public and stakeholder engagement <br />strategy including outreach to housing <br />advocates, environmental groups, tribal <br />governments, and frontline communities. Include <br />multilingual and culturally relevant engagement <br />methods. <br />May <br />2026 <br />Jul <br />2026 <br />Review Existing <br />Tree Policies & <br />Ordinances <br />Conduct a comprehensive review of Everett’s <br />current tree policies and ordinances, regional <br />best practices, and relevant salmon recovery and <br />watershed plans. <br />May <br />2026 <br />Jul <br />2026 <br />Technical <br />Integration <br />Assessment <br />Analyze how forest hydrology, salmon recovery, <br />stormwater management, and habitat protection <br />can be integrated into tree policy frameworks. <br />May <br />2026 <br />Jul <br />2026 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 3ED29C65-02FC-4491-841C-0700C4920370