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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2002-158
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 $10,000 FOR A TOTAL
PROJECT COST OF $20,000 FOR BEAUTIFICATION
AND LANDSCAPING OF THE ENTRANCE AND
PARKING AREA OF MCNAB PARK; 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
entrance to McNab Park on McNab Road; and
WHEREAS, the City has purchased the property for McNab Park which is in
need of landscaping and irrigation improvements; and
WHEREAS, funds are available through the 2002 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 landscaping at the entrance and
parking area of McNab Park; and
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WHEREAS, the City is willing to match the 2002 Broward Beautiful Grant
Program request of $10,000 with City funds in the amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager 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 Award, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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 in the
amount of $10,000 with a local match in cash of $10,000 for a project cost of $20,000.
Section 3: All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
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such conflict.
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
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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 12t" day of June, 2002.
ATTEST:
MARION S ENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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SCHREIBER, MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR SCHREIBER
AYE
DIST 1:
V/M. PORTNER
AYE
DIST 2:
COMM. MISHKIN
AYE
DIST 3:
COMM. SULTANOF
AYE
DIST 4:
COMM. ROBERTS
AYE
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Application Form
2002 Broward Beautiful Commuw
:1y Grant Award
All information should be typed or printed legibly in ink. Please place applications in plain soft
binders.
SECTION 1 (5 copies)
Project Information
1. Name of Organization: City of Tamarac
Date of incorporation or establishment of group: July 19, 1963
2. Contact Person: Kimberly Perron
Address: 7525 NW 88 Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321 _
Telephone: (Home) 954 389-0357 (Work) (954) 718-3051
3. Total Project Budget: $ 86,268 Amount Requested: $ 10,000
Match will consist of $26,268 2 Cashand $50,000 from a Broward County Challenge
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Grant
Line Item
Broward Beautiful $
Applicant Match $
Total Project Cost
Softscape Items (allowable costs)
$10,000
$1,245
$11,245
Hardscape Items (non -allowable, but can be
used as match)
$75,023
$75,023
Volunteer Time (limit $ value)
4. Matching Funds (see Page 4):
Cash: $ 26,268
Contributions: $50,000 In -Kind:
5. What type of area does this project involve? i one)
Median Sidewalk Swale Street Corner Scho 1 Park ther (specify)
6. What is approximate location? (i.e., project on side of Avenue X between Street Y and X at Park
Z in any city, Broward County) Entrance to the new McNab Park on the west end of McNab
Road, southside, next to Sawgrass Expressway, City of Tamarac. Broward County.
7. List the following as they pertain to Applicant's designated representative who will be supervising the
installation and the six-month maintenance period:
Representative Name: Lance Moll Title: Parks Sul2erintendent
Name of Firm or Agency: City of Tamarac
Address: 8601 W. Commercial Blvd Tamarac FI 33321
Phone: (954) 724-1288 _
City of Tamarac
Grant Application
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8. 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 Name: Lance Moll Title: Parks Superintendent Name of
Firm or Agency: City of Tamarac Address: 8601 W. Commercial
Boulevard Tamarac FL 33321 Phone: (954) 724-1288
9. Location of Project (city or unincorporated Broward) _ City of Tamarac
Important: Please attach the following narrative to the application.
SECTION lI (5 copies)
Organization Information
Organization history 80 words or less
Organization mission and goals 80 words or less
Current programs, activities and accomplishments, particularly those most linked to the grant request
80 words or less
Detailed Des2li lion of the Proposed Project
Statement of need or problem to be addressed
Landscape Plan (Specify number and size of plants, trees, materials, type, color, specific locations, and other
pertinent site information)
Plant or Tree
Size
# Units
Unit Cost
Total Cost
Live Oak Tree
(Native)
12' high, 6'
spread, 5' clear
trunk & 2"
caliper
12
$290
$3484
Cabbage Palms
(Native)
10-20' clear
trunk
21
$132
$2772
Yellow Tabebuias
(Non-native)
12' high, 6'
spread, 6' clear
trunk & 2"
caliper
6
$237
$1426
Maypan Coconut Palms
(Non-native)
10-20' clear
trunk & 6'
s read
5
$316
$1585
Redtip Cocoplums
(Native)
24" high, 24"
spread
330
$6
$1980
Must include work plan describing goals with approximate time line.
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Grant Application
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How will your project attempt to achieve the following criteria? (Please type or print clearly)
Choice of- lant materials and irrigation me ods
a. Utilization of mature, appropriate plant material
The Qy will Qurchase Florida Grade #1 plant materials including mature native trees and
understory plantings. The maigdty of the plants are nativespecies and will be planted using
xedsca a pdncipals. Attachment 2 provides a detailed descrition of all of the plants.
b. Predominately yellow, orange and red flowering material
Six yellow flowering Tabebuia trees will be planted along with 330 Redtip Cocoplums.
C. Utilization of xeriscape principles
All of the lantin s will use xeriscal2e pdncipals including using drought resistantspecies that are
well adapted to the area, improvi
ng the soil conditions by using mulch to moderate temperatures and
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an -efficient irrigation system.
to conserve moisture using sod to control erosion_,.and installing an_e._._.._
d. Use and availability of water supply
Irrigation for this proiect will be tied into the larger irri ation s stem for the entire McNab Park. The
park's irritation system will utilize City Water.
C. 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 lans include using 75% native trees and 100% native bushes. Non-nativespecies
were selected based on their suitabili for this environment. The groiect includes 4 different
varieties of trees, _including palms and hardwoods that vary in size and color.
f. Maintenance practices, including maintenance commitment in perpetuity
The Cily of Tamarac is committed to maintaining the scenic beauly of the Cily. The Parks and
Recreation Department has extensive ex edence maintaining arks and currently maintains three
Parks two communily centers as well as several greenspaces and wetlands. This -project will be
art of the Ci 's newest park, McNab Park. Landscape maintenance will be contracted out and will
be performed at least twice per month including mowing, weeding, and trimming as necessary. The
plantings will be maintained with an ini ation system used only when necessa .
Environmental Value
g. Enhancement of tree canopy
Fourt_v-four new trees will be planted as part of this project providing significant improvement to the
tree canopy in this area. Large live oaks flowering tabebuia and a varie of tall palms will be
planted. As the in Attachment 5 demonstrate, most of the area is covered by exotic bushes.
, photos._
City of Tamarac
Grant Application
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h. Understory planting
The landsca a 121ans for the entrance to McNab Park include 330 flowedng shrubs. These
understoplants will enhance the aesthetic gualities of the project.
i. Butterfly and bird attracting plant materials
Flowering trees and 121ants will be included in the ro ect and are likely to attract butterflies. The
inclusion of lar_g_e trees will provide, sheltering and nesting opportunities for many species of birds._
j. Screen undesirable views or buffer for traffic noise
The proposed project will serve to enhance the roadside view of the new McNab park and will
provide a buffer from traffic noises. while enjoying the parks many amenities.
Community Value
k. Community partnerships
This effort complements those being undertaken by the community associations in the area.. While__
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they -are notphysically implementing this project, they provided input into the design of the park.
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1. Public Support
Enclosed_pease find the
proposed resolution from the City Commission demonstrating support for
the project and providing for a cash match, as well as a letter of support from the Presidents_ Council,
Garden Club nead?y Sanibel Homeowners Association and local businesses.
In. High visibility or high -density location
The proposed prowect will take place on McNab Road near the entrance to the Tamarac Commerce
Park and several large residential developments as shown in Attachment 6. _
n. Serve an economically challenged area
Although not an urban or low-income area, the proposed project will take place in a moderate -
income area of Tamarac that has no existing passive park facilities and is adjacent to a large
commercial development area. Recreational facilities are greatly needed in this area.
Project Efficiency
o. Cost -Benefit relationship
The plants will be low maintenance, drought resistant varieties to provide years of beauty to the
area. The landscaping will improve the overall aesthetics of the park and encourage people to visit.
p. Exceeds 50% local match
Yes —the City has alreadypurchased the park property and has commitments of over $800,000 for
ark improvements through state and counly programs. $50,000 from a Broward Challenge Grant
was specifically for paving the parking area. The Ci will provide an additional $26,268 cash match
for this project to purchase trees. signage. curbs and sod, and coverage additional costs of paving_
This is a continuation of an ongoing effort. to development of McNab Park.
City of Tamarac
Grant Application
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q. Proof of matching funds
See enclosed groposed Resolution of the Tamarac Cily Commission scheduled for June 12 2002.
Please note that some of the matching funds had been approved fora Rrevious challenge grant.
r. Statement of property ownership or right to use property
Proiect is located at the entrance to the recently acquired McNab Park Property. See Attachment 4
for the suit claim deed for the property. T __
SECTION III (5 copies)
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 acknowledge that neither my agents nor I are acting as an
employee or agent of Broward County. If successful in obtaining a grant, I further agree to provide
Broward Beautiful with 5 copies of a closeout report, including the following:
1. Color photographs of area after completion of the installed project; which includes all plantings
and the surrounding areas, including the Broward Beautiful sign.
2. Brief summary of the project, number of people involved and request for inspection.
3. Receipts for items purchased and detail of time and number of people involved, if using labor as
match.
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 agree to all terms and conditions imposed by Broward Beautiful.
Name of authorized Executive Officer of Applicant (please print)
Jeffrev L. Miller
Title: City Manager Telephone: 954 724-1230
Address: 7525 NW 88 Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321 Date: June 7 2002
Signature:L1
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Grant Application
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