2009-27030 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27037
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY FIFTY (50)
20'- 25' CW (CLEAR WOOD) ROYAL PALMS VALUED AT
APPROXIMATELY $1,350 EACH, FROM MR. LEO SCHIGIEL OF
THE CORAL PALMS NURSERY, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH;
DONATED PALMS WILL BE TRANSPORTED, PLANTED AND
ESTABLISHED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BY THE CITY'S PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S GREENSPACE
MANAGEMENT TEAM AS A COMPONENT OF THE CITY'S URBAN
REFORESTATION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, recently Mr. Leo Schigiel the proprietor of Coral Palms Nursery
contacted our City Attorney, Mr. Jose Smith, to offer the donation of approximately fifty
(50) field grown Royal Palms that range from 20'-25' CW (Clear Wood) to the City of
Miami Beach for installation on public properties; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith contacted the Parks and Recreation Department to
forward the offer to the Administration; and
WHEREAS, the City's Urban Forester, Dr. Christopher Latt visited the nursery,
confirmed the quality of the palms offered is acceptable for installation within public
property: and
WHEREAS, a letter dated February 4, 2009, proffering the donation was sent by
Mr. Schigiel to the attention of the City Manager (see attached copy); and
WHEREAS, based on current market value as established in the February 15,
2009, Betrocks Plant Finder, the cost per field grown palm if purchased from local
nurseries is approximately $1,200 - $1,500 each; and
WHEREAS, the Greenspace Management Division reviewed the citywide
planting needs and concluded that there are public planting spaces throughout our
community that would benefit from this generous donation: and
WHEREAS, locations currently being considered include, but are not limited to
the Sunset Islands, Collins Avenue, Alton Road, the Julia Tuttle interchange,
Washington Avenue and 71St Street; and
WHEREAS, the palms will be received at the Coral Palms Nursery by city staff,
the installation will be completed utilizing a combination of city staff, and contract
provided labor; and
WHEREAS, the associated costs to transport, install and establish these palms
is estimated to be $10,000-13,000 which will be expended from the City's Urban
Reforestation Program.
2009-27030
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the
Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the donation of approximately
fifty (50), 20'-25' CW (clear wood) royal palms, valued at approximately
$1,350 each, from Mr. Leo Schigiel, of Coral Palms Nursery, to the City of
Miami Beach; donated palms will be transported, planted and established on
public property by the City's Parks and Recreation Department's
Greenspace Management team as a component of the City's Urban
Reforestation Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2009.
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Matti Herrera Bower
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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Request the approval to accept a donation of approximately fifty (50) 20 -25' CW (clear wood) royal palms
valued at approximately $1,350 each, from Mr. Leo Schigiel of the Coral Palms Nursery. The donated
palms will be transported, planted and established on public property by city staff as a component of the
city's Urban Reforestation Program
K_ey Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain Miami Beach public areas & rights of way, especially in business districts.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey indicates 81
of residents rated the appearance and maintenance of the City's public right-of-way as either excellent or
good.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission accept the donation?
item 5ummary~rtecommenaauon:
Mr. Leo Schigiel, the proprietor of Coral Palms Nursery, contacted our City Attorney Mr. Jose Smith to offer
the donation of approximately fifty (50) field grown royal palms that range from 20'-25' CW (Clear Wood) to
the City of Miami Beach for installation on public properties. Mr. Smith contacted the Parks and
Recreation Department to forward the offer to the Administration. Based on current market value, the
average cost per field grown palm if purchased from local nurseries is approximately $1,350 each.
Locations currently being considered as planting sites include the Sunset Islands, Collins Avenue, Alton
Road, the Julia Tuttle interchange, Washington Avenue and 715' Street. Others may be identified in the
future. The palms will be received at the Coral Palms Nursery by city staff, the installation will be
completed utilizing a combination of city staff, and contract provided labor. The associated costs to
transport, install and establish these palms is estimated to be $10,000 -$13,000, which will be expended
from the City's Urban Reforestation Program.
The Administration recommends the adoption of the resolution accepting this generous donation which
would benefit the community by enhancing the beauty of our city and contribute to our urban forest.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: March 18, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY FIFTY (50) 20'- 25' CW (CLEAR
WOOD) ROYAL PALMS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,350 EACH,
FROM MR. LEO SCHIGIEL OF THE CORAL PALMS NURSERY, TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; DONATED PALMS WILL BE TRANSPORTED,
PLANTED AND ESTABLISHED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY BY THE
CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S GREENSPACE
MANAGEMENT TEAM AS A COMPONENT OF THE CITY'S URBAN
REFORESTATION PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Maintain Miami Beach public areas & rights of way, especially in business districts.
BACKGROUND
With the assistance of our City Attorney, Jose Smith, Mr. Leo Schigiel the proprietor of Coral
Palms Nursery has generously offered to donate approximately fifty (50) Royal Palms that
range from 20'-25' CW (Clear Wood) to the City of Miami Beach for installation on public
properties. Mr. Smith contacted the Parks and Recreation Department to forward the offer
to the City.
Upon receipt of this information, the City's Urban Forester, Dr. Christopher Latt, conducted a
field inspection of the palms. Dr. Latt visited the nursery, confirmed the quality of the palms
offered is acceptable for installation within public right a ways and requested the written offer
addressed to the City Manager (please see the attached letter from Mr. Leo Schigiel
proffering the donation). As you will note, the offer is being made to allow the nursery to
reallocate some planting space. Based on current market value as established in the
February 15, 2009, Betrocks Plant Finder, the cost per field grown palm if purchased from
local nurseries is approximately $1,200 - $1,500 each.
It has been determined by our Urban Forester that the palms are Florida #1 grade, the same
standard we would specify in our RFP (Requests for Purchase) if we were to buy them on
the market. The planting process will be completed by City staff or a contractor under the
supervision of the City's Urban Forester. We anticipate a high survival rate. Upon
acceptance, the transplanting process will begin within 14 days or less and should be
completed within two weeks after the first palms are planted.
Following the site visit, the Greenspace Management Division team reviewed the citywide
planting needs and concluded that there are potential planting spaces throughout our
community that would benefit from this generous donation. Planting sites being considered
include the Sunset Islands, Collins Avenue, Alton Road, the Julia Tuttle interchange,
Washington Avenue and 71St Street. Others may be identified in the future.
At this time Greenspace Management staff is checking for possible utility conflicts in order to
finalize the planting locations. After all planting sites are confirmed, the palms will be
received at the Coral Palms Nursery by city staff and the installation will be completed
utilizing a combination of city staff, and contract provided labor. The associated costs to
transport the palms from the Coral Palms Nursery, install and establish these palms is
estimated to be $10,000 - $13,000, which will be expended from the City's Urban
Reforestation Program.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recognizes the City Attorney, Jose Smith for his participation in securing
this donation and recommends the approval of this resolution.
JMG/HMF/KS/JO
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February 4, 2009
Jorge iV1. Gonzalez -City Manager
City of Miami Beach
170fl Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Re: Coral Palms Nursery -Royal Palm donation to the City of Miami Beach
Dear Mr. Gonzalez:
Coral Palms Nursery is in the process of reallocating planting spaces in the nursery, so
we must remove a number of 20- to 25-foot cw Royal Palms that are in good condition.
We would like to donate a number of these palms to the City of Miami Beach for
planting on public properties. Chris Latt, the city's urban forester, has visited the nursery
and confirmed the quality of the palms. City staff are now identifying planting locations,
but estimate that the city will be able to accept forty to fifty royal palms. According to
our discussions, city staff will meet with Victor Rezindez, the nursery manager, to flag
palms to be included in the donation. Victor will dig the palms and load them on a city
truck. The city will be responsible for transporting and planting the palms.
It is our understanding that to comply with the city's ethics rules, we need to send a letter
to you making the donation offer, and this request will then be presented to the City
Commission for approval.
We look forward to your acceptance of this donation, and to our contribution to
beautifying Miami Beach's public landscaping.
Sincereiy~~.-~-
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Coral Palms, LLC
25405 S W 111 ~' Ave.
Princeton, FL 33032