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FOR FAIRWAY, ROELAND PARK, WESTWOOD & WESTWOOD HILLS RESIDENTS ONLY

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Instructions to Apply for Reimbursement for Native Trees

• Review and agree to Program Applicant Conditions (see below)
• Review the list of reimburseable native trees before you purchase. Click here to view or download a printable pdf.

• Complete online application by clicking here or download a printable pdf.

  • Before you begin, be sure you have gathered your supporting documentation. You will need to provide: receipts/invoices, and before & after photos of native tree installation.
• Approval decision will be received within five business days of completed applications.
• Reimbursement for native tree plantings is up to 50% with a cap of $150 per tree, up to two.
• Reimbursement will be complete in approximately 6-8 weeks. 
• All reimbursements are made on a first come, first served basis. 
  
  Complete online reimbursement form:
  Click here
  
  Or mail downloaded form to:
  Bridging The Gap
  c/o Claire Zimmermann
  1427 W. 9th Street, STE 201
  Kansas City, MO 64101
  
  Or email scanned form to:
  claire.zimmermann@bridgingthegap.org

Program Applicant Conditions

• The applicant is responsible for all project costs. The City will reimburse if the applicant received pre-approval, if applicable, after all cost have been incurred, final costs and receipts are provided, and final approval of project is obtained. All reimbursements are on a first come, first serve basis until funding runs out.
• All projects and/or installations must be completed within the current calendar year and all final documentation submitted by November 30, 2022. 
• Trees must not be planted where it will interfere with traffic sight lines or in the rights-of-way.
• Know the space where you are planting a tree. Homeowner is responsible for verifying the species of tree will work in the space.
• Implementation of the approved project is the sole responsibility of the applicant. The City is not liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from work related to the project.
• Projects pre-approved for funding carry no implied warranty or guarantee of reimbursement by the City.
• The funded project must be maintained for a minimum of three years. All maintenance costs are the sole responsibility of the applicant and/or property owner. The City is not responsible for trees or plants that do not survive.
• The applicant is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits, including notifying Kansas One-Call before digging. Dig Safe Telephone Number is 811.