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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-26090 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2006-26090 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S TREE PLANTING PROGRAM; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANT IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION. WHEREAS, trees are an important part of our community; and WHEREAS, the City desires to apply for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant which would provide monies in which to help fund a citizen forester program; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into an Urban and Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that: 1. The City of Miami Beach City Commission supports the development of a citizen forester program to allow continuation of the City's tree planting program. 2. The City of Miami Beach City Commission hereby authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Urban and Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; further appropriating the grant, if approved and accepted by the City, and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these applications. PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of January , 2006 ATTEST: 114714 CITY CLERK Robert Parcher David T:\AGENDA\2006\jan 1106\consent\grantresoTRE ES.doc . AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION it Attomey$\fit-' Date COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Enter Into An Urban And Community Forestry Grant Memorandum Of Agreement With The State Of Florida, Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Division of forestry. Key Intended Outcome Supported: Improve The City's Overall Financial Health And Maintain Overall Bond Rating. Issue: Shall The City Support The Grant Request Consisting Of The Replanting of Trees in Parks That Were Most Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Storms of 2004? Item Summary/Recommendation: The 2005 Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program solicits applications from local governments in order to provide financial assistance for tree planting, arboricultural practices, and educational programs in urban areas throughout the State of Florida. The Program seeks to provide financial assistance for the development of urban forestry particularly for communities adversely affected by Hurricane Ivan and other storms occurring before 2005. Communities are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate a commitment to replanting trees destroyed by the hurricanes of 2004. In addition, the Program encourages communities to develop plans for the replacement of exotic, over mature, and weak rooted trees with more wind resistant species. Total grant requests are subject to restrictions based on the severity of the storms and size of each community. Communities of any size hit by tropical force storms can request no more than $75,000 for the refurbishment of lost or damaged trees. The City of Miami Beach is requesting a $75,000 grant from the Urban and Community Forestry Program. The City of Miami Beach estimates that over 250 trees on public land were destroyed due to tropical force winds during the 2004 storms. Grant money will be spent to plant trees in city parks that were most heavily damaged by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, and to remove six over -mature and decaying casuarinas and replace them with live oaks. The City of Miami Beach's 25% match, as required by the grant provisions, will be covered with City revenues spent to replace trees that were destroyed or damaged by the storms. The Administration recommends support of the grant request to enhance the urban forestry at various parks. Advisory Board Recommendation: 1 N/A Financial Information: Source of Funds: Grant/Project ( Grant Match Amount 1. State of Florida $75,000 $25,000 / Previously Expended Div. of Forestry City Funds Financial Impact Summary: City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: IJudy Hoanshelt, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement n -Offs: Department Director I Assistant City Manager T:1AC94DA1200an1106\consent\Grarlj6'Itern Summary 2.doc MIAMIBEACH AGENDA ITEM 7E DATE FW --ah al MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez Y. -- DATE: January 11, 2006 t SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S TREE PLANTING PROGRAM; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANT IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS The US Forest Service is authorized under federal legislation to provide funds to states for grants to communities in support of their urban forestry programs. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized under Florida Statute to cooperate with local governments to promote the planting and protection of trees to improve the beauty and livability of urban environments in the State of Florida. Pursuant to the aforementioned legislative initiatives, the 2005 Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program solicits applications from local governments in order to provide financial assistance for tree planting, arboricultural practices, and educational programs in urban areas throughout the State of Florida. The Program seeks to provide financial assistance for the development of urban forestry particularly for communities adversely affected by Hurricane Ivan and other storms occurring before 2005. Communities are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate a commitment to replanting trees destroyed by the hurricanes of 2004. In addition, the Program encourages communities to develop plans for the replacement of exotic, over mature, and weak rooted trees with more wind resistant species. Commission Memorandum January 11, 2006 Page 2 Total grant requests are subject to restrictions based on the severity of the storms and size of each community. Communities of any size hit by tropical force storms can request no more than $75,000 for the refurbishment of trees that were lost or damaged during all 2004 storms combined. The City of Miami Beach is requesting a $75,000 grant from the Urban and Community Forestry Program. The City of Miami Beach estimates that over 250 trees on public land were destroyed due to tropical force winds during the 2004 storms. Grant money will be spent to plant trees in city parks that were most heavily damaged by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, and to remove six over -mature and decaying casuarinas and replace them with live oaks. With the recent hiring of an urban forester, the City of Miami Beach intends to increase the number and improve the quality of trees composing the urban forest. All tree planting and tree work will be located in City parks which are highly visited by residents and tourists, including North Shore Open Space Park, Pinetree Park, Fairway Park, and Flamingo Park. The City intends to hire qualified companies for the removal and replacement of exotic trees, supervised and maintained, by the city's urban forester. The City of Miami Beach's 25% match, as required by the grant provisions, will be covered with City funds already spent on replace trees that were destroyed or damaged by the storm. This project supports the key intended outcome: Improve the City's overall financial health and maintain overall bond rating. In addition, according to the 2005 Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Survey, landscape maintenance in right-of-ways and public areas was one of the key drivers for the overall quality of life for our residents. CONCLUSION The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Urban and Community Forestry grant memorandum of agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry for Funding in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for funding for the City's tree planting program; further appropriating the grant if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to this application. J MG/KGB/J HiRKV T:/AGENDA/2006/jan1106/consent/grants.