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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26234
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000, TO REPLACE TREES THAT WERE
LOST DURING THE 2005 HURRICANES AND TO
SUPPORT THE REMEDIATION OF THE CITY'S URBAN
FORESTRY RESOURCES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, AND (IF
APPLICABLE) A MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY;
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 of Miami Beach has received significant damage to its urban trees as
the result of the 2005 hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to apply for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant from the
State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in the amount of $50,000,
which would provide monies to help remediate the impacts of the 2005 hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, if the grant is approved, the Administration would recommend that the City
Manager or his designee be authorized 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 BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission hereby authorize the
City Manager or his designee to apply for a grant from the State of Florida, Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to replace trees that
were lost during the 2005 hurricanes and to support the remediation of the City's urban forestry
resources; further authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Urban and
Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement, and (if applicable) a Maintenance
Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the State of
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry; further
appropriating the grant if approved and accepted by the City, and authorizing the execution of
all necessary documents related to this application.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of Julv
David Dermer
ATTEST:
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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 Forestrv.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
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 Heavil Dama ed B Hurricane Storms of 2005?
Item SummarY/Recommendation:
The 2006 Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program has
solicited applications from locai governments in order to provide financial assistance for tree pianting,
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 the storms that occurred in 2005. Communities are encouraged to
submit proposals that demonstrate a commitment to replanting trees destroyed by the storms of 2005.
Communities hit by tropical force storms can request no more than $50,000 for the refurbishment of lost or
damaged trees. The City of Miami Beach is requesting a $50,000 grant from the Urban and Community
Forestry Program. The City estimates that over 2,000 trees on City property were destroyed due to tropical
force winds during the 2005 storms. Grant money will be spent to plant trees throughout the city that were
most heavily damaged by the 2005 hurricanes. 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 narks.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
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Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Judy Hoanshelt, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
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MIAMI BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
DATE
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez J q-r~
July 12, 2006 0 {)
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 FROM THE 2006 EMERGENCY HURRICANE
SUPPLEMENTAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S
TREE PLANTING PROGRAM; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANT AND
MATCHING FUNDS, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THIS APPUCATlON.
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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 govemments to promote the planting and protection of trees to improve the beauty and
livabllity of urban environments in the State of Florida.
Pursuant to the aforementioned legislative initiatives, the 2006 Emergency Hurricane
Supplemental Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program has solicited applications from
local govemments in order to provide financial assistance for tree planting, arborlcultural
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
specifically for communities adversely affected the storms occurring in 2005. Communities
are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate a commitment to replanting trees
destroyed by the hurricanes of 2005. 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
July 12, 2006
Page 2
Total grant requests are subject to restrictions based on the severity of the storms and size
of each community. Communities with populations greater than 35,000 which received
sustained Category 1 or greater hurricane force winds can request no more than $50,000 for
the replacement of trees that were lost or damaged during all 2005 storms combined,
including Wilma, Katrina, Denis and Rita.
The City of Miami Beach is requesting a $50,000 grant from the Urban and Community
Forestry Program. The City estimates that over 2,000 trees on City land were destroyed due
to Hurricane Wilma alone last year. Grant money will be spent to replace trees that were lost
during the 2005 hurricanes.
With the racent 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 for this grant will be located at the east end of the Julia Tuttle Causeway. This is
one of the major gateways to the city and is viewed and enjoyed by thousands of motorists
each day.
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 $50,000 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.
JMG/KGB/JH
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