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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-91-1103sl Temp. Reso. #_1�076 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R--91-- //D A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CON- SUMER SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DEMONSTRATION TREE PLANTING PROJECT ON NOB HILL ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac, Florida has prepared a grant application for the development of a Demonstration Tree Planting Project on Nob Hill Road under the Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program; and WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the program that this Resolution be adopted and become an official part of the application; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to submit an application requesting $20,000 in financial assistance from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a Demonstration Tree Planting Project on Nob Hill Road; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac supports the development, enhancement and continuation of urban and community forestry programs within the State of Florida; WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac has an on --going program of public participation which encourages involvement by all segments of the population within its jurisdiction in the planning for and expand of the City's Tree Planting and Urban Forestry Program. WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is in a fiscally and legally responsible position to satisfactorily develop, operate and maintain the project site in accordance with the 35 program requirements; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the grant project is expected to be $ acd pa. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1 : That all whereas covenants are part of and herein included in this resolution: SECTION 2 : That the administration is hereby autho- rized to apply for financial assistance in the amount of $20,000 from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the development of a Demonstration Tree Planting Project on Nob Hill Road. SECTION 3 : That the City Council supports its Urban Forestry Tree Grant Application and will enter into a Grant maintenance memorandum of Agreement relating to this project. SECTION 4 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this /_day of , 1991. ATTEST: CAROL A. EVANS CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved t ION as to fo ALA F. RUF CITY ATTORNEY reso.treeplant VJ_ NORMAN ABRAMOWITZ MAYOR RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE MAYOR ABRAMOWITZ DISTRICT 1: C ,4 KATZ DISTRICT 2. _LL-tA: DISTRICT3: _0,`.rid Gi._ASS ER DISTRICT 4-. \iLiM 'r3k_-±4 CITY OF TAMARAC AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM The City of Tamarac which was incorporated in 1963, has prospered and grown into a well - planned community. Tamarac is 12 square miles located in Central Broward County. The approximate population of the City is 44,822. The City's projected population at build -out is over 60,000. The City of Tamarac has a long-standing commitment to maintain a balance between environmental and resource conservation protection. Our major goal is the continuation of beautification and tree preservation in the City through landscaping public medians, rights -of -way and enhancing the City's demonstration projects, expansion of our mulching program, public education and participation. The Nob Hill Road Beatification Tree Demonstration project would encompass prime examples of applied urban forestry principles. The design concept consists of using plant material to define the entrance to the City of Tamarac at Commercial Boulevard and continue northward to our newly constructed Public Service Administration Complex. By improving the aesthetic, environmental, and ecological qualities of the roadway and entry corridor into the City, Tamarac will adopt an improved environmental awareness and conservation as a blueprint and model to guide their future development. The design concept consists of using plant material to define the entrances to the City with supplemental plantings along streets and highways to: Add natural character to our community Provide colors, flowers, beautiful shapes, forms and textures - Screen harsh scenery - Soften the outline of roads and buildings - Provide space definition and landscape continuity - Reduce air pollution - Fight the atmospheric Greenhouse effect - Conserve water and reduce soil erosion R ♦ It (1511 ///l V 1/ = Save energy Increase economic stability Reduce noise pollution Create wildlife and plant diversity Increase property values The project includes the following: - Planting site analysis and selection - Utility line compatibility with appropriate tree species - Energy conservation considerations - Improvement of entrance way - Street tree planting - Planting for encouragement and support of economic development - Xeriscape principles - Preservation of natural resouroes-through mulch on the model median and right-of-way, and mulching center located adjacent to the project The above principles will be applied and presented to the community through on -site tours, educational brochures and a residential mulching program designed to reduce the amount of tree trimmings from entering the landfill. Mulching will be conducted for the residents adjacent to the demonstration site on a monthly basis. Criteria for plant material selection includes ease of maintenance, proven hardiness, and lack of supplemental watering requirements based on soils and drainage patterns. In order to provide continuity between planting areas, an annual mow area of native wild flowers, is delineated. This area is in the primarily wet center of the median, and lack of mowing will encourage native grasses and flowering plants to flourish. Maintenance should consist of routine maintenance to control woody plants. At the entrance, the plan provides Washingtonia palms underplanted with bougainvillea for color. The median plantings consist of Live Oak tree form wax myrtle, cabbage palm, and sweetbay magnolia, underplanted with spider lilies and falchatchee grass. "Annual mow" areas usually connect the median plantings. The design concept proposes to keep the viewer focused inward toward the median by providing color and accentuated with palms, and away from the proposed industrial park toward the west. The City of Tamarac will be responsible for the maintenance, the promotion of xeriscape and tree 40 protection principles and mulching of conservation to area residents.