RESOLUTION 93-20713 RESOLUTION NO. 93-20713
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SMALL BUSINESS TREE
PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Small Business Act has authorized the Small
Business Administration to provide cost - share funds to the states
for the purpose of contracting with small businesses; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services is the authorized State Agency to cooperate with counties
and municipalities through Florida Statute 589 . 28 , which will
dispense grant funds ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach desires to participate
in this program; and
WHEREAS, participation in this grant program would
improve the beauty and livability of our community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
1 . That the Mayor be authorized and directed to make
appropriate application to the State of Florida,
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for
a grant in the amount available to the City of
Miami Beach, under Federal Register, Part IV, Small
Business Administration, 13 CFR Parts 121 and 125,
which provides the criteria for such projects, for
the December 18 , 1992 to July 1, 1994 , program
period.
2 . That all funds necessary to meet the contract
obligations of the City and its delegate agencies
with the Department will be appropriated, and said
funds will be unexpended and unencumbered and
available for payment as prescribed in the grant
application. The City shall be responsible for the
funds for the local share.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day/ of February, t 993 .
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ri - q 3
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: FEBRUARY 3 , 19 9 3
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Roger M. Caryl
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City Mana k,
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH FOR AN SBA SMALL BUSINESS TREE PLANTING GRANT
Administration Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution authorizing the submission of an application to
the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS) , Division of Forestry in the amount of $31, 500. 00
for a street tree planting program. The grant, if received, will
be administered by the City's Planning, Design and Historic
Preservation Division, in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation
and Culture Department.
Background and Analysis
The Small Business Administration has allocated funds to the State
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of
Forestry for disbursement to local governments for tree planting.
Grants are awarded contingent upon the recipient matching the grant
funding on a 50/50 basis. These matching funds are currently
available in Metered Parking's Street and Landscaping Improvement
Fund.
The concept of a citywide street tree planting plan been considered
for many years but has never come to fruition because of budgetary
constraints and other priorities involving staff time. Four
sample streets with no existing street tree patterns will be
selected. They are identified in the grant application to be
distributed to the City Commission under separate cover. These
selected streets will be throughout the City in the North Beach,
Middle Beach, and South Beach areas.
A total of 280 new trees with overall heights of 12-14 feet will be
installed in the proposed tree planting areas. Varieties will
include black olive, lysiloma, pigeon plum , and pink tabebuia.
Conclusion
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the submission of the
grant application.
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-20713
• Authorizing tha submission of an
application to the State Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services for
financial assistance through the small
business administration small business
tree planting grant program.
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