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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2003-115Temporary Resolution # 10120 May 15, 2003 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO SEEK GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE BROWARD BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 WITH A LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $40,000 FOR BEAUTIFICATION, LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION OF TAMARAC COURTYARD LOCATED BETWEEN THE TAMARAC COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE NEW TAMARAC BRANCH LIBRARY ON COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac desires to enhance the area known at this time as Tamarac Courtyard between the Tamarac Community Center and the new Tamarac Branch Library on Commercial Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the City owns the Tamarac Courtyard property which is in need of beautification, landscaping and irrigation improvements; and WHEREAS, funds are available through the 2003 Broward Beautiful Grant Program for purposes of improving, enhancing and preserving the natural beauty and environment in Broward County; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide for beautification, landscaping, and irrigation at Tamarac Courtyard; and Temporary Resolution # 10120 May 15, 2003 WHEREAS, the City is willing to match the 2003 Broward Beautiful Grant Program request of $10,000 with the cost of acquisition and installation of a fountain estimated to cost $30,000; and WHEREAS, the City Manager, the Director of Community Development, and the Director of Parks & Recreation, recommend approval; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to submit an application for a Broward Beautiful Community Grant, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, for beautification, landscaping and irrigation of Tamarac Courtyard in the amount of $10,000 providing for a $30,000 match and a total project cost of $40,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution. Section 2: The appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to seek Broward Beautiful Community Grant funds through the Broward Beautiful organization for the beautification, landscaping and irrigation of Tamarac Courtyard located between the Tamarac Community Center and the new Tamarac Branch Library on Commercial Boulevard in the amount of $10,000 with a local match of $30,000 for a project cost of $40,000. Section 3: All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Temporary Resolution # 10120 May 15, 2003 Section 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this Resolution. Section 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 281" day of May, 2003. ATTEST: MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RF.SO ION as to form. MITCMELL S. K AFT i CITY ATTOR Y , 1 4/c, E SCHREIBER, MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR SCHREIBER DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER DIST 2: COMM. FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF DIST 4: V/M ROBERTS TR #10120 Exhibit "A" Application Form 2003 Broward Beautiful Communi Grant Award All information should be typed or printed clearly in ink. Please place applications in plain soft binders. Project Information 1. Name of Organization: City of Tamarac Date of incorporation or establishment of group: July 19 1963 2. Contact Person: Kimberly A. Perron Address: 7525 NW 88t" Avenue Tamarac FL 33321 Telephone: (Home) 954 720-7743 (Work) (954) 718-3051 3. Total Project Budget: $ 40,000 Amount of grant funding requested $ 10.000 Fill in circle if the following statement is applicable; O The project is located in a Disadvantaged community: census tracts provided by the U.S. Census Bureau having fifty one percent (51 %) or more low-income residents. MATCHING FUNDS 4. Matching Funds (see page 6) A. Softscape Items (allowable costs for grant funds) Create a complete itemized list separating purchased softscape items and In -Kind (1K) softscape items. Softscape Items may include plants, trees, sod: (up to 10% of requested amount) and mulch (up to 5% of requested amount) Item Cost Each Quantity Sub -Total Total cost of Softscape to be purchased $ 10,000 Total cost of Softscape in -kind + $ Total cost of all Softscape $ B. Hardscape Items (non -allowable for grant funds). Hardscape items such as irrigation, benches, landscape boulders, curbing, signage, sidewalks, pavers, etc. are not eligible for grant funds, though some portion of these items may be utilized as a match for the proj ect. Item Cost Each Quantity Sub -Total Fountain $30,000 1 $30,000 Total cost for Hardscape Items 30.000 C. Nuisance (exotic) tree removal related to project is not eligible for grant funds, though some portion may be utilized as a match for the project. None Total cost for Nuisance removal $ 0 D. In Kind (IK) These contributions made up of plants, trees, sod and mulch (listed under softscape with a (IK) first then the item(s), goods, services and volunteer time (labor �a S 10.00 per hour) Refer to in -kind matching funds information on page 9. Total amount of cost for In -Kind 5. What type of area does this project involve? (circle all that apply) Median Swale Street Corner School Park Other (specify) Located between the Tamarac Community Center and the Tamarac Branch Library 6. What is approximate location? (i.e., project on north side of Avenue X between Street Y and Z) 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard, north side of Commercial between the Tamarac Community Center and the new Tamarac Branch Library, east of Pine Island Road and west of NW 84'" Terrace. 7. Location of project, list name of city or unincorporated Broward County and approximate address 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard, north side of Commercial between the Tamarac Community Center and the new Tamarac Branch Library in Tamarac. 8. Please circle the district that this project is in. Below is a list of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and their district number. District #1 Ilene Lieberman, Vice Mayor District #2 Kristin D. Jacobs District #3 Ben Graber District #4 James A. Scott District #5 Lori Nance Parrish District #6 Sue N. Gunzburger District #7 John E. Rodstrom District #8 Diana Wasserman -Rubin, Mayor District #9 Josephus Eggelletion, Jr. 9. Check the one that applies: Non -Governmental Organization Governmental Organization X 10. How will your project attempt to achieve the following criteria? (Please type or print clearly) Choice of plant materials and irri ation methods a. Utilization of mature, appropriate plant material The city will purchase Florida Grade #1 plant materials including mature, native trees. The majority of plants are native species and will be planted using xeriscape principals. b. Predominately yellow, orange and red flowering material C. Utilization of xeriscape principles All of the plantings will use xeriscape principals including drought tolerant species that are well adapted to the area, improving soil conditions by using mulch to moderate temperatures and to conserve moisture, using sod to control erosion, and installing an efficient irrigation system. d. Use and availability of water supply The new irrigation system will expand the existing system which utilizes a City water supply. e. Composition of at least 50% native species, with special consideration given to diversity and a broad use of a variety of native species. The landscaping includes over XX% native species with non -natives being selected for their suitability for this environment. f. Maintenance practices, including maintenance commitment in perpetuity The City is committed to maintaining the scenic beauty of Tamarac. The Public Works Department and the Parks & Recreation Department both have extensive experience maintaining parks, greenspaces, medians, and other open spaces. Environmental Value g. Enhancement of tree canopy XX new trees will be planted as part of this project providing significant improvement to the tree canopy in this area. h. Understory planting, Landscaping will include XX square feet of shrubbery. Butterfly and bird attracting plant materials Flowering and fruiting trees and plants are included in the plan and are likely to attract birds and butterflies. The area is already frequented by wading birds such as egrets and herons. The inclusion of large shade trees will provide sheltering and nesting opportunities for many varieties of wildlife. j. Screen undesirable views or buffer for traffic noise Tamarac Courtyard will provide a park -like atmosphere in an area that is rapidly developing. Commercial Boulevard is an extremely busy 6-lane thoroughfare. This project will provide significant screening from traffic noise for visitors to Community Center and Library. Community Value Community partnerships This efforts compliments those being undertaken by the homeowner's and community associations in Tamarac. The City is partnering with Broward County on the installation of the fountain. Public Support The City Commission passed a resolution supporting this grant application and the implementation of this project. Also attached are letters of support from nearby homeowner's associations. in. High visibility or high -density location Thousands of cars pass this location on the busy 6-lane Commercial Boulevard. This is also a high -density location with many commercial properties and single-family homes in the area. n. Serve an economically challenged area ualifvin Information 11. a. Attach a separate page with proof of matching funds, in -kind materials and/or services. b. Attach a statement of property ownership or right to use property List the following as they pertain to Applicant designated representative who will be supervising the installation and the first six month maintenance period of the beautification project. Representative Name: Title: Name of Firm or Agency: Address: Phone: Cell: E-M ail : List the following as they pertain to the Applicant's designated representative who will be committed to the perpetual care and maintenance of the beautification project: Representative N Title: Name of Firm or Agency: Address: Phone: Cell: E-Mail : As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that all parts of the application package have been read and understood by me, and that all application requirements have been met. I further certify that all information submitted herein is true and correct, and demonstrates the intent of the applicant to install and maintain the proposed project according to the plans, specifications, and costs attached herein. I certify that this is a new project, and that work has not begun. I understand that this is a matching grant and that funds will be distributed only after completion and satisfactorily approved inspection of the project. I acknowledge that neither I nor my agents are acting as an employee or agent of Broward County. If successful in obtaining a grant, I further agree to provide Broward Beautiful with 3 copies of a close-out report, including the following: 1. Color photographs (no color photocopies) of area after completion of the installed project, which includes all plantings and the surrounding areas, including the Broward Beautiful sign. (Both before and after pictures should be taken from the approximate similar view to assist comparison). 2. Receipts for items purchased and detail of time and number of people involved, if using labor as match. An additional line about in -kind matching fees related to landscape architect, delivery service, front-end skid loader, supplemental watering and labor that were specifically requested for funding through the grant will be eligible for reimbursement. 3. Brief summary of the project, number of people involved and request for inspection. Recipient organizations are responsible for all permitting requirements and compliance with all municipal codes and must demonstrate the right to access and/or use of the property. Grant recipients must enter into an agreement with Broward County to insure all terms and conditions imposed by Broward Beautiful are met. Name of authorized Executive Officer of Applicant (please print) Representative Name: Title: Name of Firm or Agency: Address: Phone: Cell: E-mail: Signature: Fax .