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RESOLUTION NO.50 SEFJES 2022 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AS A BEE CITY USA AFFILIATE WHEREAS, the mission of BEE CITY USA is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators, responsible for the reproduction ol'almost 90% of the world's flowering plant species, by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free to nearly free of pesticides; and WHEREAS, thanks to the more than 3,600 species of native bees in the United States, along with introduced honey bees, we have very diverse dietary choices rich in fruits, nuts, and vegetables; and WHEREAS, bees and other pollinators have experienced population declines due to a combination of habitat loss, poor nutrition, pesticides (including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides), parasites, diseases, and climate change; and WHEREAS, pollinator -friendly communities can benefit local and regional economies through healthier ecosystems, increased vegetable and fruit crop yields, and increased demand for pollinator -friendly plant materials from local growers; and WHEREAS, ideal pollinator -friendly habitat (A) is comprised of mostly native wildflowers, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees blooming in succession throughout the growing season to provide diverse and abundant nectar and pollen, since many wild pollinators prefer or depend on the native plants with which they co -adapted; (B) is free to nearly free of pesticides, as many pesticides can harm pollinators and/or their habitat; (C) comprises undisturbed spaces (leaf and brush piles, unmown fields or field margins, fallen trees and other dead wood) for nesting and overwintering; and (D) provides connectivity between habitat areas to support pollinator movement and resilience; and WHEREAS, Integrated Pest Mana�� gent (IPM) is a long-term approach to maintaining healthy landscapes and facilities that minimi2_c_ risks to people and the environment by: identifying and removing the causes of pest problems rather than only attacking the symptoms (the pests); employing pests' natural enemies along with cultural, mechanical, and physical controls when prevention is not enough; and using pesticide only when no other method is feasible or effective; and WHEREAS, supporting pollinator:, fosters broad -based community engagement in environmental awareness and sustainability; avid WHEREAS, on the recommendatic,v,.. from the Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board and Parks, Recreation and Open Spa,. Department, the City Council desires to certify the City as a BEE CITY USA affiliate, and estabL a Bee City USA program for the City of Louisville. Resolution No. 50, Series 2022 Page 1 of 3