HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2000-134Temporary Reso. 9022 — May 15, 2000
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000-
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 $5,000 WITH A LOCAL MATCH IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT
COST OF $10,000 FOR BEAUTIFICATION OF THE
MEDIANS 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
medians on Commercial Boulevard between Prospect Road and Rock Island
Road; and
WHEREAS, the City maintains the medians on Commercial Boulevard which are
in need of landscaping and irrigation improvements; and
WHEREAS, funds are available through the 2000 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 additional flowering plants on the
Commercial Boulevard medians between Prospect and Rock Island Roads; and
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WHEREAS, the City is willing to match the 2000 Broward Beautiful Grant
Program request of $5,000 with City funds in the amount of $5,000 from the Grants
Matching Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, recommend
approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the
best interest of the residents of the City of Tamarac to apply for a Broward Beautiful
Community Grant Community Grant Award 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 staff and City Officials are hereby authorized to
seek Broward Beautiful Community Grant funds through the Broward Beautiful
Organization in the amount of $5,000 with a local match in cash of $5,000 from the
Grants Matching Fund for a project cost of $10,000
Section 3: All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
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 day of , 2000.
MARION SWENSON, CMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
approved this Resolution c
MITCHELL S.
CITY ATTO
JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION
MAYOR SCHREIBER
DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM. MISHKtN —
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF.
DIST 4: VIM ROBERTS
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Application Form
2000 Broward Beautiful Communi
Grant Award
TR 9022
Exhibit A
All information should be typed or printed legibly in ink. Please place applications in plain soft
binders.
SECTION 1 (5 copies)
Project Information
I. Name of Organization: City of Tamarac
Date of incorporation or establishment of group: July 19, 1963
2. Contact Person: Diane Phillips
Address: 7525 NW 88 Ave
Tamarac, FL 33321
Telephone: (Home) 341-6648 (Work) 718-1803
3. Total Project Budget: $ 10,000 Amount Requested: $ 5,000
Match will be made up of-: $5 000
Matching Funds (see Page 4):
Cash: $5 000
Contributions:
In -Kind:
4. What t pe of area does this project involve? (circle one)
edian idewalk Swale Street Corner School Park Other (specify)
5. What is approximate location? (i.e., project on north side of Avenue X between Street Y
and X at Park Z in any city, Broward Countv Project involves median enhancement on
Commercial Boulevard Between Prospect Road and Rock Island Road in Tamarac
6. 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: Jim Berkman Title: Public Works Coordinator
Name of Firm or Agency: City of Tamarac
Address: 6011 Nob Hill Road, Tamarac, Fl 33321
Phone: 954 724-1249
7. 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: Vincent Richmond Title: Landscape Inspector
Name of Firm or Agency: City of Tamarac
Address: 6011 Nob Hill Road, Tamarac, rl 33321
Phone: (954) 724-2514
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Important: Please attach the following narrative to the application.
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Organization Information
Organiization history 80 words or less
Organization mission and goals 80 'vwords or less
Current programs, activities and accomplishments, particularly those most finked to the grant request
80 words or less
Detailed Description of the Pro osed Proect
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)
Work plan describing goals with approximate time line
How will your project attempt to achieve the following criteria? (Please type or print clearly)
Choice of -plant materials and irrigation methods
a. Utilization of mature, appropriate plant material
b. Predominately yellow, orange and red flowering material
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Utilization of xeriscape principles
Plants are native, -drought resistant varieties. Project will be mulched to further ensure
water is retained. The irrigation system utilizes water from the canals.
d. Use and availability of water supply
Project will be irrigated via the in -ground irrigation system which operates on a
timer.
Composition of at least 50% native -species, with special consideration given to diversity
and a broad -use of a variety of native species.
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f Maintenance practices, including maintenance commitment in perpetuity
. The Citv of Tamarac currently maintains the medians in this area and agrees to continue
to do so. Landscape main contracted out a
_ maintenance iscand performed _.ed a minimum of twice per
month. The project will be irrigated via and in ground irrigation system, which pulls water
from the canal .
Environmental Value
g. Enhancement of tree canopy
Fourteen (14) mahogany, Fifteen (15) live oak and five (5) cassia will be installed b_y the
City in conjunction with the proposed project.
h. Understory planting
The City will install ground cover consisting of crinum lilies, liriope and sod_ The City is
willing to match request of $5,000 for a total project cost of 000 in or
_ the rant re ues _ p 1 $10� der to provide
for additional groundcover to include; Gold Lantana,
i. Butterfly and bird attractingplant p materials
Gold Lantana,
j. Screen undesirable views or buffer for traffic noise
The proposed project will serve to enhance the medians along a main corridor to the City
of Tamarac. As the evidenced by the enclosed_ photos, the view of those entering or
exiting the City via CommercialBoulevard Boule will be significantly enhanced by this project.
. Communiiy Value
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k. Community partnerships
1. Public Support
Enclosed l2lease find a resolution from the City Commission demonstrating support for
the project and providing for a cash match.
M. High visibility or high -density location
The proposed project will take place on Commercial Boulevard, which has an average
_ annual daily traffic count o classified as a State Principal
f 60,000 and is functionally classi
Arterial.
n. Serve an economically challenged area
The proposed project will take place in one of the original sections of Tamarac. The
Sunshine Plaza the main commercial area is currently being refurbished. A number of
Homeowner Associations in the area have also undertaken entryway enhancement projects. This
project will serve to complement and enhance these revitalization efforts.
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Project Efficient
o. Cost -Benefit relationship
Plants will be low maintenance, drought resistant varietv. Project is located in a highly visible
area with an Annual Average Daily Traffic Count of 65.000.
p. Exceeds 50% local match
Yes — the City has already committed $75 000 in landscape improvements for this particular
stretch of medians and willprovide an additional $S 000 cash match to the Broward Beautiful
award if granted to provide for flowering plants as described in the application.
ualify_ing Information
q. Proof of matching funds
See enclosed Resolution of the Tamarac City Commission dated 5/24/00
r. Statement of property ownership or right to use property
Project is located in medians on a County Road. City has already ap-reed to maintain these
medians.
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 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 5 copies of a close-out report, including the following:
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)
Title:
Address:
• Signature:
Telephone:
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Date:
• Organization Information
City of Tamarac
Organization History
The City of Tamarac was incorporated in 1963. Located in western Broward County,
Tamarac is the 11th largest of Broward County's 29 municipalities. The City has a
current population of 52,413. According to the most recent census data, the median
age of the residents is 63.5 with 48% being age 65 or older. The per capita income of
Tamarac's residents is $18,012, less than Broward County's $22,583. The large
number of retirees living on fixed incomes may explain this factor.
Organization Mission and Goals
Tamarac is structured in a Commission -Manager form of government. Four
Commissioners are elected for staggered three-year terms from each of the City's four
districts, with the mayor being elected Citywide.
The purpose and function of the City is to facilitate the needs of the citizens within the
City of Tamarac. Tamarac is a full service City providing Police, Fire Rescue, Water,
Recreation, Community Development, Building and Public Works Services.
The proposed project would be coordinated by the City's Public Works Department as
part of the effort underway to restore and beautify the City's medians along the
Commercial Boulevard Corridor.
Current Programs, Activities and Accomplishments
The White House recently designated Tamarac a "Millennium Community", and the U.S.
Conference of Mayors named us one of America's most livable cities through its "City
Livability Award" program.
Tamarac is currently undergoing a period that involves rapid new growth in the
westernmost areas of the City and revitalization connected with the original
communities on the eastern side of the City. Projects underway include a 17 million
dollar street resurfacing project and revitalization of the Commercial Boulevard/441
corridor.
Projects taking placing along Commercial Boulevard include the refurbishing of
Sunshine Plaza at the intersection of State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard,
enhancements to community association entranceways, median improvements, and the
construction of the new Senior and Community Center.
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Description of the Proposed Project
The problem to be addressed by this grant is the lack of adequate landscaping along
the medians on Commercial Boulevard between Prospect and Rock Island Roads. This
arterial serves as a main corridor to the City. As one of the originally developed areas
of the City, it is the focal point for the City's current revitalization efforts. While Tamarac
has undertaken a plan to enhance the medians through installation of trees sod, plants
and irrigation, funding is being sought to allow for the inclusion of additional flowering
plants and understory plantings as a means to further beautify the area and continue
the community revitalization project.
The attached landscape plan provides an overview of the project and details the
placement, location, types and quantities of plants that would be acquired with funding
provided through Broward Beautiful. Of course, a sign would be posted upon
completion of the project recognizing Broward Beautiful as a partner in the City's
community revitalization effort.
Project Time Line
Issue Bid Specifications
Select Contractor
Agreement/Plans Finalized
Installation Completed
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within 30 days of NOA
within 90 days of NOA
within 150 days of NOA
within 300 days of NOA