LTC 313-2016 Neat Streets Miami Grant Award MIAMI BEAC H
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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NO. LTC# 313-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 25, 2016 1
SUBJECT: Neat Streets Miami Grant Award
In an effort to expand Miami-Dade's tree canopy by leveraging local resources, Neat Streets Miami
awarded the City of Miami Beach a Street Tree Matching grant for $7,500 for the North Beach
• Reforestation Project. This project includes installation of 43 new canopy trees in the north beach
neighborhood along Marseille Drive and Calais Drive on Normandy Isle.
The following tree species will be utilized BENEFITS OF TREE CANOPY ,;„
Green Buttonwood, Gumbo Limbo, Wild
Tamarind, Verawood, Pigeon Plum, ;: • habitat for wildlife
Simpsons Stopper, Jamaica Caper and ! • carbon sequestration
Lignum Vitae. These Florida Friendly species • release of oxygen
have been selected because they are hardy, • buffer from wind/storm related events -`
salt tolerant species that provide unique . • stormwater mitigation
attributes that are well suited for this project • soil erosion prevention
In order to ensure tree establishment, gator electricity need reduction i
watering bags will be used as necessary. noise mitigation //
The trees' height range will be from 10 to 12
feet.
The benefits of the urban canopy provide a higher quality of life year around for our residents. There
is a direct correlation to the presence of trees and reduction of ambient temperature (heat island
effect) typically in the range of 20-45 degrees Fahrenheit (EPA, 2015). As last June was the hottest
month ever recorded globally, the cooling effect trees provide is of paramount importance (Huffington
Post, 2016). Trees also increase the overall walkability/safety of an area, with increased pedestrian
use, greater community involvement and traffic calming effects ("Trees for People, Urban Forestry
101" http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/treesforpeople.shtml. Forest Service: Urban and Community Forestry,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 20 July 2016).
Through continued pursuit of reforestation grants such as the Neat Streets Miami Grant, the City will
continue to diversify and enhance its urban forest ensuring its preservation and enjoyment by
residents and visitors for many years to come.
Please advise if there are any additional questions.
JM/SMT/A /MW
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• Flowering Season: Year round, flowers insignificant
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt Tolerance: High
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• Flowering Season: Winter, spring, flowers insignificant
• Leaf Persistence: Briefly deciduous
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt Tolerance: High
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• Flower Color: White, cream, gray
• Flowering Season: Spring, summer
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen to semi-deciduous
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt tolerance: High
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• Flower Color: Bright yellow
• Flowering Season: April - October
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen
• Native Origin: Not native to Florida but considered Florida friendly
• Salt Tolerance: High
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• Flowering Season: Spring to early summer
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt Tolerance: High
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• Flower Color: White, showy
• Flowering Season: Flowers year round, but favors August and September
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen with no showy fall color
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt Tolerance: High
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• Flower Color: Emerges white becoming pinkish violet
• Flowering Season: April to June
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt Tolerance: High
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• Distinctive Characteristics: Attractive purple/blue flower, small canopy, incredibly
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• Flower Color: Purple/blue
• Flowering Months: Mostly anytime from Feb. to May
• Leaf Persistence: Evergreen
• Native Origin: Native to Florida
• Salt Tolerance: High