Subject
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Ratify and approve the City Manager’s earlier execution of a Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program Host Agreement with the Chesapeake Bay Trust for the Environmental Management Division to host a 2025-2026 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Member
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Department
PW - Environmental Management
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council ratify and approve the City Manager’s earlier execution of the attached Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program Host Agreement (Attachment 1) between the Mayor and Council and the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
Discussion
City staff received notice from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust) of approval to host a Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Member from August 19, 2025, through August 18, 2026, to support sustainability and environmental initiatives in Rockville.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust Conservation and Climate Corps was established to train young adults in environmental and community service careers while supporting restoration and conservation efforts across the Chesapeake Bay region. Its goal is to develop the next generation of environmental leaders by placing members with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations. Corps Members gain valuable professional skills, training, and career connections, while host organizations benefit from additional capacity, fresh perspectives, and dedicated support to advance their conservation missions.
Ratifying and approving the host agreement with the Trust would allow the city to continue hosting a Corps Member that will support Climate Action Plan initiatives, increase our outreach capacity, and develop innovative projects to protect Rockville’s environment.
The Trust first provided the agreement to staff on July 25th and required that it be returned to the Trust no later than August 18th. Staff was unable to bring this item before this agenda because the agreement was not provided in time to align with agenda deadlines.
Mayor and Council History
This is the first time this item has been brought before the Mayor and Council.
Fiscal Impact
The City is not receiving or paying funds for this agreement. The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Member will be provided a $33,280 stipend paid for by the Trust.
Next Steps
If ratified by the Mayor and Council, the City Manager will provide the Trust with documentation of the ratification and approval.