Agenda Special 01-14-03 CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
WORKSHOP - TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003
6:00 P,M, FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
DELRAY BEACH
1993
2001
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disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity
conducted by the City. Contact Doug Randolph at 243-7127 (voice), 24 hours prior to the program or
activity in order for the City to reasonably accommodate your request. Adaptive listening devices are
available for meetings in the Commission Chambers.
SPECIAL MEETING. AGENDA
Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Mayor David W. Schmidt has instructed
me to announce a Special Meeting of the City Commission to be held for the following purposes:
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE GREENS REPLACEMENT: Consider approval of a contract
award to Total Golf Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,046,870.00 for the Mumcipal Greens
Replacement Project. Funding is available from 445-4761-572-63.20 (Delray Beach Municipal Golf
Course Fund/Landscaping/Beautification) and 441-5181-536-63.95 (Water/Sewer Fund).
EVACUATION OF OVERFLOW LAGOON/WATER DEPARTMENT: Consider approval of a
contract award to Hardrives, Inc. in the amount of $18,000.00 for the evacuation, hauling, and disposal of
excess lime sludge material within the overflow lagoon at the Water Treatment Plant. Funding is available
from 441-5178-536-46.90 (Water/Sewer Fund/Other Repmrs).
WORKSHOP .4 GENDA
1. Urban Forestry Program
2. Proposed Amendments to Match Point Agreement
3. Discussion regarding the City Commission Meeting Dates for March
4. Federal Funding for First Responders
5. Commission Comments
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City neither provides nor prepares such record.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY MANAGER ~
AGENDA ITEM# ~ ~, -J--- SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 14. 200~
CONTRA¢W AWARD/TOTAL GOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC,
JANUARY 10, 2003
This is before the City Commission to approve a contract award to Total Golf Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $1,046,870.00 for the Municipal Golf Course Greens Replacement Project.
Funding is available from 445-4761-572-63.20 (Delray Beach Municipal Golf Course
Fund/Landscaping/Beautification) and 441-5181-536-63.95 (Water/Sewer Fund).
Recommend approval of the contract award to Total Golf Construction, Inc. for the Municipal Golf
Course Greens Replacement Project.
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City Of Delray Beach
Department of Environmental Services
M E M 0 R A N D U M
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
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DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
WILLIAM A. GRIEVE, P.E. ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER [~/It, lX
Municipal Greens Replacement, Project #2003-009
AGENDA REQUEST
JANUARY 10, 2003
Please find enclosed the agenda request for Commission to award Municipal Greens Replacement
project contract.
Reconstruction of greens putting surface and surrounds to U.S.G.A. Green Section
Specifications, planting greens putting surfaces to Tif Eagle and other areas to T-419 Bermuda
grass, installation of a decoder irrigation control system with computer central and radio field
control, installation of new rotors and swing joints, installation of additions to distribution piping,
excavation and lining of irrigation lake, installation of irrigation wet well, pump station and
transfer pump, construction of waste areas at raw water well sites, tee construction at selected
sites and excavation and fill at twelve fairway.
Attached is the bid tabulation and location map for the referenced project. The lowest responsible,
responsive bidder for this project was Total Golf Construction, Inc. with a bid of $1,046,870.00.
Funding Source
New Greens and Irrigation
Improvements
Reuse Water System- SCRWW
Account Number
445-4761-572-63.20
441-5181-536-63.95
Total
Balance Contract
$899,113.25 $748,323.00
$388,900.25
$298,547.00
$1,046,870.00
If acceptable, please place this item on the January 14, 2003 commission meeting for Commission
approval.
Attachment
CC:
Richard H~.E., Director of Env. Svcs.
Joseph Sa~ance Director
file: 2003-00~(A)
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City of Delray Beach
1993
2001
TABULATION OF BIDS
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE GREENS REPLACEMENT
BID NUMBER: 2003- 10
OPEN: 01/09/03 - 3:30 P.M.
TOTAL GOLF CONS'T, INC. $1,046,870~00
BENSON CONSTRUCTION $1,057,558.00
T.D.I. INTERNATIONAL, INC. $1,078,714.00
CLASSIC GOLF CONS'T. / LANDIRR, INC. $1,093,650.00
PRO~RF, InC. $1,135,75o.5o
HAVERLAND BLACKROCK CORP. $1~229345.71
BRIGGS GOLF CONS'T., mC. $ la32,751.50
ASPHALT CONSULTANTS, INC. $1,247,250.00
Purchasing Division
100 N.W. 1'( Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-243-7161-561-243-7163
Fax # 561-243-7166
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CITY of DELRAY BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DELRAY BEACH MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE LOCATION MAP
2000-009
DATE 1/8/05
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AGENDA REQUEST
Agenda Item No.:
Request to be placed on
DATE: January 10, 2003
Regular Agenda
Special Agenda
Workshop Agenda
When: January 14, 2003
Description of item (who, what, where, how much) Award of the contract to Total Golf Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $1,046,870.00 for the Municipal Greens Replacement, Project #2003-009. The funding for
this project will be provided from the following account:
Funding Source
New Greens and Irrigation
Improvements
Reuse Water System- SCRWW
Account Number
445-4761-572-63.20
441-5181-536-63.95
Total
Balance Contract
$899,113.25 $748,323.00
$388,900.25
$298,547.00
$1,046,870.00
This agenda item is subject to the review and approval, by City Attorney.
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION REQUIRED: YES/NO DRAFT ATTACHED YES/NO
Recommendation: Staff recommends award of Project No. 2003-009, the Municipal Greens Replacement
Project to Total Golf Construction, Inc. with a bid in the amount of $1,046,870.00.
Department Head /~~~,~
Signature:
Determination of Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan:
City Attorney Review/Recommendation (if applicable)
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure of funds):
Funding availablet~ NO ~> t It olO"~
Funding alternatives (if applicable)
Account No. & Description see table above
Account Balance See above table
City Manager Review: ~1 ~V,~
Approved for agenda: O
Hold Until: _
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Placed on Agenda:
Action:
Approved/Disapproved
file 2003-009(A)
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY MANAGER ~
AGENDA ITEM#'-~' ~ - SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2003
¢ONTRA(Tr AWARD/HARDRIVE$, INC,
JANUARY 10, 2003
This is before the City Commission to approve a contract award to Hardrives, Inc. in the amount of
$18,000.00 for the evacuation, hauling, and disposal of excess lime sludge material within the overflow
lagoon at the Water Treatment Plant.
Funding is available from 441-5178-536-46.90 (Water/Sewer Fund/Other Repairs).
Recommend approval of the contract award to Harddves, Inc. for the evacuation of overflow lagoon
at the Water Treatment Plant.
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City Of Delray Beach
Department of Environmental Services
M E M 0 R A N D U M
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
David T. Harden
City Manager
C. Danvers Beatty, P.E.
Deputy Director of Publio,~ilities
January 10, 2003
Excavation of Sludge Overflow Lagoon
Water Treatment Plant
www. mvdelra~beach, com
Attached is an agenda request and supporting documentation for award of a contract to Hardfives,
Inc. in the amount of $18,000.00. The proposed work is for the excavation, hauling and disposal
of excess lime sludge material within the overflow lagoon at the Water Treatment Plant. As part
of the ferric chloride treatment experiment the lagoon has reached full capacity and requires
excavation. Quotes were solicited from several local contractors. Two actual quotes were
received and one letter declining to quote. The price from Hardrives is based on a unit price for
cubic yard and an estimated quantity of 3000 cubic yards. If the actual quantity exceeds the
estimated volume an adjustment will be made at project close out.
Based on their quote and satisfactory performance of past work in the City we are recommending
award to Hardrives, Inc. in the total amount of $18,000.00. Funding will be from Account # 441-
5178-536-76.90, Other Repair and Maintenance.
Please place the item on the January 14, 2003 Special Meeting Agenda for consideration by City
Commission.
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Attachments
CCi
Richard C. Hasko, Director of Environmental Services
Rafael Ballestero, Deputy Director of Construction
John Bullard, WTP Manager
City Clerk
Agenda File
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RDRIVES, INC.
2101 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33445-7398
of Delray Beach
434 S. Swinton Ave
Dclray Beach, Florida 33444
ATTENTION: RAFAEL C. BALLESTERO
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
PHONE 561-278-0456
FAX 561-278-2147
QUOr r/o v
9 JANUARY 2003
NAME: CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
LOCATION: 434 S. SWINTON AVE., DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: AS DESCRIBED BELOW
WE PROPOSE TO FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
Excavate and stock pile sludge from water treatment sludge lagoon.
After 2 weeks approximate drying time, weather permitting to haul
and dispose of 3,000 cubic yards of sludge - ~ $6.00/yard
$18,000.00
NOTES:
1. AH field testing by others.
2. AH permits and fccs by others.
3. AH maintenance of traffic by others.
4. Invoicing upon completion and field measurement.
5. Hourly tickets signed daily.
6. City of Delray Beach is responsible for reclaiming sod and irrigation system surrounding sledge
lagoon.
7. Work is to be completed by March 30, 2003.
The prices on this Quotation are valid for 30 days.
ACCEPTED BY:
TITLE DATE
"THANK YOU"
HARDRIVES OF DELRAY, INC.
HARDRIVES CANNOT GUARANTEE OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROCK BASE WORK CONSTRUCTED BY OTHERS.
Power steeling and fast starts will damage asphalt. We cannot be hem responsible after completion on this project. Grass and weeds will grow through
asphalt. The control of these is the responsibility of/he owner.
Purchaser's signed acceptance will constitute a binding contract.
In the event there is any default in payments due under this contract and the same is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, the purchaser and/or
purchasers hereby agrees to pay all cost of collection, including a reasonable attorney's fee.
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MOLLOY BROS., INC.
ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS
800 NW 27th Ave. / Ft, Lauderdale, FL 3331
January8 2003
City of Delrdy Beach Environmental Se;vices
434 South Swinton Avenue
Delmy Beach. Florida 33444
Attn: Rafael Ballestem
Re: Delmy Beach Sludge Lagoon
Dear Rafae~,
Per your request we submit the following lump sum price of $33.000.00 for removal and
disposal of lime sludge from the sludge lagoon.
EXCLUSIONS: Sod. Irrigation, Landscaping of ,ny kind.
You
Yours Truly,
Thomas W.
President
3460 Fairlane Farms Road
Suite 8
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: 561-333-2109
Fax: 561-333-2i80
Janua~ 10,2003
Mr, Dan Bealty
City of Delray Beaoh
434 S. Swinton Avenue
Delra¥ Beach, Florida 3~344
Dear Mr Beatty'
We appreciate the Invitation to Bid for the Fludge Excavation of the Retention Area at
the Water Treatment Plant.
However, due to our current work load we are unable to bid on this proje~
Howarcl Wight
Project Manager
AGENDA REQUEST
Request to be placed on:
Regular Agenda
X Special Agenda
Workshop Agenda
Description of item (who, what, where, how
Commission Approval of a contract to Hardrives,
Agenda Item No.~ ?
Date: January 10, 2003
When: January 14, 2003
much): Staff requests
Inc. in the amount of
$18,000.00 for excavation, hauling and disposal of excess lime sludge
from the sludge overflow lagoon at the water treatment plant. Funding is
available from Account %441-5178-536-46.90, Other Repair and
Maintenance.
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION REQUIRED: NO DRAFT ATTACHED NO
Recommendation: Staff recomm~.nds approval of the contract to Hardrives,
inc...
Department head signature: I-lu-g2~
Determination of Consistency with Comprehensive Plan:
City Attorney Review/Recommendation (if applicable):
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure of
funds):
Funding available:~/NO~ ~le~
Funding alternatives (if applicable)
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Account Balance ~ ~3,~ ,~ o~ /h~b~ C/F
City Manager Review:
Approved for ag~n~%:/~E~NO
Hold Until: ~
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Placed on Agenda:
Action:
Approved/Disapproved
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C;TY MANAGER
100 N.W, lstAVENUE DELRAYBEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000
MEMORANDUM
TO:
David Harden
City Manager
FROM:
Joe Weldon
Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Urban Forestry Program
DATE:
October 23, 2002
Attached please find a draft of a policy for the adoption of an Urban
Forestry Program. Please review and advise if you have any comments
and/or suggestions.
J.~ Weldon
Di%r~ctor of Parks and Recreation
Attachment
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THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
Benefits and Costs of an Urban Forestry Program
Trees are an important part of our community, but tree planting,
maintenance, and protection require an investment of manpower, resources
and equipment. Are the benefits that trees afford our community greater
than their costs? A study of future benefits and costs of a tree
planting program in Chicago found that the projected value of trees, when
measured by such things as increased property value and decreased energy
use, is nearly three times greater than the projected costs. The purpose
of this paper is to determine the feasibility of establishing an Urban
Forestry Program within Delray Beach. It will review benefits, costs,
current tree conditions, tree ordinances, and possible funding sources.
Benefits
Trees benefit communities in a number of important ways. Working with
individuals and communities, you will be able to increase their awareness
of these benefits.
1.)
2.)
Increase in Property Values - Urban forests contribute to the
economic vitality and stability of a community by increasing
property values. Most people think that neighborhoods with trees
are attractive places to live. The values of houses in these
neighborhoods are usually higher than those of comparable houses
in neighborhoods without trees (Morales 1980; Morales et al.
1983; Anderson and Cordell 1988). Neighborhood green spaces or
greenways typically increase the value of properties located
nearby (Kitchen and Hendon 1967; More et al. 1983; Correll et al.
1978). Mature trees are especially valuable in areas where old
housing or buildings have lost value. This is important to
keeping downtown neighborhoods vital.
Decrease in Enerqy Costs - Trees can help reduce heating and
cooling costs by shading building, acting as windbreaks, and
cooling the air through the evaporative process of transpiration.
When planting a tree to reduce energy costs, the species of the
tree, site location, type of building, and year-round climate
should be considered. Reducing the need for electricity or gas
energy also conserves fossil fuels and reduces carbon emissions.
a.) Shade - Trees properly placed around buildings and air
conditioning units can help reduce cooling costs (McPherson
1994b). Trees reflect and absorb solar radiation before it
heats the dense building and pavement materials of a home or
office. Usually, trees planted to the west of a building
reduce air conditioning costs the most by blocking the
afternoon summer sun when it is the hottest.
bo) Windbreak - Properly placed trees can reduce heating costs
for a building by blocking the wind (McPherson 1994b). The
density, or compactness, of the trees and the planting
location determine the amount of wind reduction that occurs
(Harris 1992).
c.) Evaporative cooling - Urban areas typically are warmer than
rural areas because of the urban "heat island" effect.
Buildings, paved areas, and sparse tree canopy in an urban
area contribute to the higher temperature. Trees help to
reduce the air temperature around them through the
3.)
4.)
evaporation of water from their leaves, acting as nature's
air conditioner.
Improvement in Air Quality - Air pollution is not only a major
human health risk, but also reduces visibility and damages
vegetation and man-made materials. Trees and vegetation improve
air quality in three ways:
a.) Absorption and reduction of airborne pollutants - Trees,
especially those with large leaf-surface areas (Nowak 1994),
absorb and trap airborne dirt and chemical particles, such
as nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and
ozone. Trees also help by reducing wind speed so that heavy
particles settle out (Harris 1992). Communities benefit not
only from cleaner air, but also from the reduced cost of
implementing air pollution controls.
b.) Absorption of carbon - Carbon dioxide, a by-product of
burning fossil fuels such as gas and coal, is one of the
primary chemical compounds that influences global warming
(Akbari et al. 1992). Urban forests in the United States
store millions of tons of the carbon from this compound
annually, helping reduce the level of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere (Rowntree and Nowak 1991).
c.) Reduction of carbon emissions - The "cooling effect" of
trees, including shade and evaporative cooling, decreases
the demand for electricity. This results in the reduction
of carbon emissions from power plants supplying the energy.
Trees, therefore, provide the double benefit of not only
storing carbon, but also helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Improvement in Water Quality - Waterways and lakes in and near
urban areas can be polluted by soil erosion and water runoff that
contains fertilizers and pesticides from landscaped lawns and
trees, oil, and raw sewage. Trees and vegetation can help solve
water quality problems in communities by reducing storm water
runoff and soil erosion. Trees also absorb some of the nutrients
in the soil that would be washed away. Communities can have
cleaner water by managing existing natural vegetation, planting
additional trees, and reducing the use of pesticides and
fertilizers.
a.) Rate and volume of runoff - In many communities, the rate
and volume of storm water runoff have increased beyond the
capacity of existing storm water drainage systems. This is
caused by continued development of hard, impermeable
surfaces such as roads and parking lots that cannot absorb
water, thus changing natural drainage patterns. These
impervious surfaces also reduce the amount of natural
absorption of water by the soil and trees. Many urban
forestry activities, such as creating open spaces, saving
trees on construction sites, and planting trees after
construction, can help reduce the amount of storm water
runoff that enters the drainage system.
b.) Soil Erosion - Trees can limit soil erosion by helping
control storm water flow. Fibrous root systems hold soil in
place so that it is not washed away by rain or flowing water
(Harris 1992). Erosion can be especially severe at
construction sites in urban areas. Research has found that,
while forested land can lose about 50 tons of soil per
square mile per year, developing areas can lose 25,000 to
50,000 tons (Lull and Sopper 1969).
5.)
6.)
7.)
8.)
Creation of Wildlife Habitat - Urban forests serve as wildlife
habitats, supplying food, water, and cover for a variety of
animals, such as deer, squirrels, rabbits, reptiles, and birds.
These animals enhance the recreational and educational
opportunities of the community. Wildlife habitats range from
streamside buffers and storm water detention ponds to backyards
and parks. Corridors of trees and other vegetation connecting
natural areas in the urban environment add to the wildlife
habitat and increase wildlife diversity.
Increase in Community Pride - Trees are a significant part of a
community, offering important benefits not easily measured.
a.) Community image - Imagine what a community would be like
without any trees. Trees and other landscaping add beauty
to an urban area. Retailers often landscape their premises
to improve community image and attract customers. A
visitor's first impression of a community is greatly
influenced by the trees and other landscaping.
b.) Sense of place - Neighborhoods with attractive landscapes
foster a sense of community and belonging (Dwyer et al.
1991). People often identify with their own community by
its tree-lined streets and historic groves of trees. Trees
may also be associated with specific places, such as palm
trees at a beach or memories of past events or times, such
as a favorite tree climbed as a youth.
c.) Community involvement - Community pride increased when
neighborhood residents participate in local tree planting
programs. Such activities enhance a sense of ownership and
an ongoing interest in developing and maintaining trees.
This participation increases the success rate of the
planting program. However, without local involvement in the
planning and planting of the trees, the efforts may be
viewed negatively by the residents (Miller 1988).
d.) Historical trees - Many communities have historical trees
that have become landmarks. They may also be a focus point
in the community's identity, such as the live oaks or
magnolias that are part of the culture in many southern
cities.
e.) Decrease in violence - Less violence occurs in urban public
housing where there are trees. Researchers Sullivan and Kuo
(1996) suggest that trees afford a place for neighbors to
meet and get to know each other. Their research showed that
friendships developed into a network of support.
Positive Impact on Consumer Behavior - Research from the
University of Washington indicates that in business districts
"healthy and well-maintained trees send positive messages about
the appeal of a district, the quality of products there and what
customer service a shopper can expect" (Wolfe 1998).
Increase in Recreational Opportunities - Many city residents
appreciate the recreational benefits urban forests provide. With
the growing emphasis on physical fitness, urban forests, parks,
and open spaces have become increasingly popular as places to
walk, run, bike, and hike. Urban parks are often sites for large
community events, such as art and music festivals. Some
festivals are centered around trees, such as the Cherry Blossom
Festival in Macon, Georgia and the Dogwood Festival in Paducah,
Kentucky.
9.) Improvement in Health and Well-beinq Life in a bustling urban
setting can be both physically and mentally stressful, but there
are indications that trees and other plants help improve human
health.
a.) Physical and mental health - The soothing influence of trees
can help reduce stress levels and increase enjoyment of
everyday activities. Trees also contribute to cleaner air
and water.
b.) Recuperation rates and therapy - One study of recuperation
rates after surgery found that patients whose windows
offered a view of a wooded landscape recovered faster and
with less medicine than patients who could only look out on
brick walls (Ulrich 1984). Therapists are now using trees
and other plants to help people with physical and mental
problems.
c.) Part of nature - Trees bring urban residents closer to
nature. A healthy urban forest is the most effective way to
re-establish this sense of being part of the larger natural
environment. Some people have a strong emotional attachment
to trees. The "People-Plant Council" at Virginia Tech
University, Blacksburg, Virginia, is one group that studies
the ways that trees improve our health and well-being.
10.) Reduction of Noise Levels - Trees and vegetation can form a
barrier that partially deadens the sound from traffic, lawn
mowers, and loud neighbors. To be effective, the landscaping
should be dense, tall, and wide, and planted close to the source
of the noise. Trees also create "background" noise of rustling
leaves and wind through the branches that can help muffle other
noises (Harris 1992).
11.) Creation of Buffer Zones - Trees serve as "screens" by hiding
unattractive areas and objects, such as junkyards and dumpsters.
With proper design, tree plantings can also re-direct attention
away from unsightly areas. Planting designs can be used to
"direct" automobile or pedestrian traffic.
Costs
A healthy urban forest requires an investment of money. The cost of
urban trees varies widely and depends upon such site factors as location,
species, and maintenance needs. Each of these factors needs to be
considered when deciding to plant, maintain, or remove a tree in an urban
area, whether it be an individual tree or a large-scale planting. With
careful planning and coordination, these expenses can be minimized. Some
of the costs involved in urban forestry are as follows:
2.)
Plantinq - The cost of planting depends on the species, size,
site location, site preparation, and labor. Planting costs
include purchasing the trees themselves and paying for site
preparation, installation, and initial care. Many problems and
future costs can be avoided by proper tree selection, site
preparation, and planting techniques.
Maintenance and Removal - Maintenance costs vary tremendously and
depend on the species and site location. It is important to know
what funds and personnel are available for maintenance work. By
provided regular maintenance, future costs can often be prevented
while increasing the tree's value. Some of the major maintenance
costs are as follows:
3.)
4.)
a.) Pruning - Ail trees require periodic pruning, but the
frequency depends on the species, age of the tree and
location. Young trees need frequent pruning to develop a
strong branching structure. The amount of pruning needed is
also related to the site location. Trees located near
overhead utility lines or sidewalks need more frequent
attention. Choosing a species that is compatible with the
site will help reduce pruning costs.
b.) Irrigation - In some locations, irrigation systems are
needed to supplement rainwater. The cost of installing the
irrigation system and supplying water are part of the
maintenance costs. Generally, species native to the area do
not need irrigating after establishment. Selecting a
drought-tolerant species can help reduce irrigation costs.
c.) Insect and disease control - There are times when trees need
to be treated for insects and disease. Costs of insect and
disease control can be reduced by selecting a species that
is resistant to insects and disease, planting a variety of
species, matching species to the site and proper planting
techniques.
d.) Tree removal - Trees need to be removed in urban areas for
many reasons. Hazardous trees, which are trees that have
potential to fail and hit a target, can cause injuries or
death and damage personal property. A tree may also need to
be removed if it is interfering with water and sewage pipes
or utility lines. Many trees need to be removed because of
storm damage. Usually, the larger the tree, the more it
costs to remove. Matching the growth habits of a tree to
site conditions will increase its vitality and life span and
avoid its untimely removal.
e.) Tree residue from pruning and removal - When trees are
pruned or removed, the residue must be recycled or disposed
of. Sending the residue to the landfill is a costly option
for some communities. Many communities, homeowners, and
utility companies now recycle tree residue into mulch,
firewood, compost, and boiler fuel instead of sending it to
the landfill. These alternatives may reduce costs and even
generate revenue.
f.) Fire protection - As cities and communities continue to
grow, homes are often being built in wooded areas adjacent
to urban centers. These urban/rural interfaces create the
potential for wildfires with the possibility of loss of life
and property. Fire management involved fire prevention,
fire suppression, and prescribed burning (using fire as a
management tool), all of which cost money. Local ordinances
can help ensure acceptable protection from naturally caused
fire. The hazards of wildfires can be diminished by
reducing dense vegetation and trees within 30 feet around
homes and businesses and creating a greenspace (Harris
1992).
Infrastructure Repair - Tree growth can damage the infrastructure
of a community, such as utilities, sidewalks, curbs, and sewer
and water pipes. Proper site and tree selection can prevent or
minimize future infrastructure conflicts.
Litiqation and Liability There can be legal costs when trees
are damaged or when trees cause damage. Property owners may sue
when trees are harmed by construction on adjoining property, or
when trees die after underground utilities lines are installed.
Trees are sometimes stolen, especially unique specimens or rare
species. The damage caused by falling trees or limbs, such as
during storms or from hazard trees, can also result in legal
action. Sidewalks damaged by tree roots can cause trip-and-fall
accidents, a common source of liability claims. Careful planning
can preclude many of the costs related to the damage of trees
during development and construction projects. Selecting an
appropriate species for the location and assuring proper
maintenance can decrease the injuries to people and damage to
property caused by trees.
ACRT, Inc., who prepared a tree inventory and management plan for the
City in 1998, indicated the City's annual costs would be as follows if we
contracted out the service.
Sign clearance
Hazard tree removal
New hazard tree removal
Priority pruning
Routine pruning (large trees)
Routine pruning (small trees)
Replacement planting
Tree pruning of immature trees
$262
4,576
1,443
3,484
79,002
6,825
14,400
980
TOTAL $110,972
Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the first cities to develop an urban forestry
program, contracts out the maintenance of 80,000 trees a year with
expenditures of $2,043,547 for 2001. The city of Orlando, Florida has a
budget of $1,312,866 to care for approximately 125,000 trees. A city
closer to our size, such as Winter Park, Florida, has a budget of
$232,803. Interestingly, like us, Winter Park ordinances require that
residents provide for the care of municipal trees. But this has been
ignored for the past 15 years and the city's Forestry Division provides
the care.
As an urban forestry program grows, a community will want to hire an ISA
certified arborist to oversee the program.
Condition of City Trees
In the spring of 1998, ACRT, Inc. inventoried 6,500 trees in the street
right-of-ways, medians, and parks (3,199 street and median trees; 3,301
park trees) with the following results:
1.) 84 species and varieties of trees exist in Delray Beach parks. The
most common is sabal palmetto (11%), followed by live oak (6%) and
royal palm (4%).
2.) 44 species of trees exist in the rights-of-way and medians. The
three dominant species are sabal palmetto (10%), black olive (7%),
and royal palm (4%).
3.) The size class distribution of Delray Beach's street rights-of-way
and median tree population is mostly small to medium (young trees).
Approximately 61% of the trees are in the 1 to 6 inch diameter
class, 30.4% of the trees are in the 7 to 12 inch size class, and
7.8% make up the 13 to 18 inch class. The size class distribution
for the park trees is as follows: 50.2% are in the 1 to 6 inch
4.)
5.)
diameter class, 36.4% are in the 7 to 12 inch diameter class, and
10.6% are in the 13 to 18 inch diameter class.
The majority (84%) of Delray Beach's street tree population was
evaluated to be in good condition and 14% are in fair condition.
98% of the park trees were rated fair or better.
In the entire inventory, 36 trees were recommended for priority one,
two and three removal, and 62 trees were recommended for priority
pruning. For park trees, 18 were recommended for priority two and
three removals and 47 were recommended for priority pruning. For
street trees, 18 were recommended for priority one and two removals
and 15 for priority pruning.
Trees graded fair and good can be expected to live well into the future
with systematic maintenance. Trees graded excellent and very good may
have little need for maintenance at present, and can be expected to need
limited maintenance in the near future. The majority (98% of street
trees and 98% of park trees) of Delray Beach's tree population is rated
fair or better.
The size class distribution of inventoried trees is measured at diameter
at breast high (DBH). Delray Beach's tree population is not well
distributed in age. Trees six inches DBH and smaller make up 61.3% of
the street trees and 50.2% of the park tree population. Trees between 7
and 18 inches DBH comprise 30.4% of the street trees and 36.4% of the
park trees. Less than 2% of Delray Beach's street and park trees are
greater than 18 inches DBH.
Delray Beach has a considerable number of small trees. Since large trees
are particularly valuable for shade and evapotranspiration, energy
conservation through cooling is not being fully realized in most areas.
Through good arboricultural practices the young trees of today will
become large in the years to come.
The large number of small trees coming in speaks well for the future.
These small trees are growing vigorously in general, and are at a stage
where maintenance costs are quite low. Proper maintenance now will yield
great dividends in the future when they reach maturity and are providing
maximum benefits. A routine maintenance program will reduce future
maintenance costs by developing strong structure while extending the life
of the trees, and therefore extending the period of maximum benefits.
Future plantings must also be done in a timely manner to provide future
canopy cover throughout the City.
The future of the urban forest in Delray Beach depends on an active,
progressive replacement and reforestation program. To account for failed
plantings, damage and vandalism, the street tree planting rate must
exceed the rate at which dead or damaged trees are removed. ACRT
recommends that the planting rate be at least 1.2 times the removal rate
in order to maintain the current population of street trees. This
planting rate will not increase the size of the overall street tree
population; it will merely maintain the current level.
ACRT recommends that the City plant approximately 10% of the vacant sites
in a given year once hazard removal maintenance (sign clearance, priority
one and two removal and priority one pruning) has been completed. The
number of replacements for removals could vary considerably in the next
few years.
7
A street tree planting program should maintain and increase the stocking
level of the urban forest. Tree planting will have the greatest impact
if it is part of a long-term urban forestry plan developed by the City.
Random planting or over-planting individual trees without considering
street architecture, existing trees, utilities, and drainage ditches,
seldom produces the desired long-term impact.
Planting plans and sites should be evaluated by the appropriate
authorities (planning, public works, utilities, etc.) for suitability.
All planting on City property and City planting on private property
should be monitored by a qualified City official.
Tree Ordinances
The only reference to trees in our City Ordinance with respect to
maintenance responsibility is Section 100.01 - B, C and D. Basically, it
says that the homeowner is responsible for trees within the right-of-way
that interferes with traffic safety, street lights, signs, sidewalks, or
other public improvements. The City is responsible for trees on public
property, medians, and beautification areas. No other subjects are
addressed such as planting of new trees, maintenance, or pruning.
If the City is interested in adopting an urban forestry program, I
recommend the Ordinance be changed with the responsibility of all trees
within the City in the right-of-way or public property being the
responsibility of the City. Many homeowners do not have the inclination
or resources to care for their own trees, let alone trees within the
right-of-way.
In developing a new Ordinance, there are several excellent sources for
help. These include the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory
Council, Florida Division of Forestry, United States Department of
Agriculture Forest Service (Southern Region), Florida Urban Forestry
Council, TreeLink, etc. which may be accessed at the appropriate time.
Funding Sources
Both the state and national forestry services offer grant programs to
assist municipalities in getting an urban forestry program started.
Nancy Davila used a grant from the State Forestry Department to hire
ACRT, Inc. to do a tree inventory in Delray Beach. These funds may also
be used for management plans, brochures, publication, or videos,
conferences and workshops, and training.
The City of Cincinnati funds its urban forestry program by assessing 14
cents per front foot of a private property. If you have a 100 foot front
footage, you pay $14 per year. I believe this is an excellent way to
finance the program since everyone in the community ultimately benefits
from the urban forestry program.
The following are excellent web sites if you would like to learn more
about Urban Forestry Programs and tree planting programs.
· Florida Division of Forestry
· Florida Urban Forestry Council
· Community Trees.Org
· Urban and Community Forestry - USDA Forest Service
· Tree Link
· National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
· Welcome to Green. Gov
· American Forests
· USDA Forest Service, Cooperative Forestry
It is my recommendation that the City begin an Urban Forestry Program as
funding permits.
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9
MelTIO
To,' City Commission
Fmm~ David Harden/~1
CC:
Da~. January 10, 2003
Re.. Match Point Agreement
As the Commission is aware, City Staff have been approached by Match Point's owner, Mr,
Mark Baron, about amending Match Point's agreement with the City for the men's
professional tennis (ATP) tournament held in our facilities since 1999.
Attached is a summary of the economic impact of the 2001 toumament as determined by
Sport Management Research Institute together with an outline of the proposed changes to
our agreement. Match Point is proposing to amend the agreement to give the City all of the
revenue from parking, stadium naming rights, and the three sponsorships owned by the City.
Under the current agreement, Match Point is to receive half of the naming dghts and parking
revenue, and 95% of the sponsorship revenue. In exchange for these dghts, the City would
pay Match Point $225,000 per year for the remainder of the current contract until 2008.
Match Point originally suggested extending the current contract with the proposed
amendment until 2018. That would obligate the City for an additional ten years, however. It
was felt that it would be better to keep the current term and reassess our agreement when
the economy is stronger.
Bdan Shutt from the City Attomey's Office is working with Mr. Baron and Mr. Dubin to iron out
the details of the proposed amendment. Since the Mayor will be out of town next week, we
felt it would be good to discuss this at the work session so that the staff and City Attomey
would have further guidance from the Commission conceming the details of the proposed
amendment.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Commission give appropriate guidance to the
staff and attorney conceming terms of an agreement following the concept outlined above,
with safeguards for the City. I believe that we should enter into such an amendment for the
following reasons:
The amendment should ensure that the ATP event will remain in Delray through
the current economic downturn and for the remaining term of the current
agreement.
2. The positive economic impact, as summarized in the attachment, is worth the
potential cost to the City. Also, when we approached County Commissioners last
year about helping to support the tournament, their response was, basically, is the
City willing to put money into it? This tournament is one of only three televised
sports events in Palm Beach County. We believe that if the City enters into an
agreement along the lines of what is proposed, we will be able to persuade Palm
Beach County to pay part of this cost.
If we loose the ATP event, we will probably never get another one because there
are now two ATP events in south Flodda, and there are other metropolitan
markets around the country that have none. Even getting another ten day event
like this one and Virginia Slims would be very difficult, if not impossible.
The publicity the City receives in connection with the event both on television and
in pdnt media is of great value and, like other special events, it brings people to
the City who will come back later to shop and use our restaurants.
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D~l~y B~¢h · P~lm B,~h
City of Delray Beach
Benefits from ATP Event
$7,600,000
Economic Impact on Delray Beach
$500,000
Business Taxes to Local and State
$19,800,000
Marketing Value
$350,000
Value of Sponsorship
(More than $250,000 Co-Presenting Sponsorship)
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Match Point's
Anticipated Revenue
2003 Tournament
December 9, 2002
When Match Point signed the agreement with the City of Delray Beach for the site sponsorship,
we believed that the following financial assistance would be in place by the end of the fourth
year of the event (2002):
Stadium naming rights-
Appx. $250,000, less 8 % (commission),
less 50 % (City), increasing 5 % annually
Match Point's Share
$115,000
Sponsorships -
$155,000, less 15 % (commission), less 5 % (City),
increasing 5 % annually
$125,162
Parking revenue (with garage)-
$66,000 (apx.), less 15 % (donation), less 50 % (City)
$ 28,050
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INTERNATIONAL
SERIES
Delray Beach · Palm Beach County
Changes to Contract
December 9, 2002
FROM: ORIGINAL AGREEMENT
1.01.
3.01
3.02
Amendment No. 6
Grant and Term (page 2)
From: 2000 through 2008
Ch=',~-~ to: -- 2000 thresh ~
It is normal in the sports world to sign for a minimum of 25 years for site location.
City Payments to MP (pages 13 - 15)
From: F. Co-City Host Sponsorships - The City...
Change to: F. Void
From: G. Paragraphs 3 and 4
Change to: G. Void
City shall retain all revenue dedved from stadium naming rights, three (3) Host
sponsorships, parking and the County.
City Revenue and MP Commissions for Years 1999 - 2002 Events (page 15)
From: A. 1999- 2002
,.C:~ten~..~e+,-'- A. 1,,q~,,; """° 2.003
FROM: 5th AMENDMENT
Omit:
Add to 6th Amendment:
(Page 2, Paragraph 2) If the naming rights are sold...if
such naming rights are sold.
City shall pay Match Point $~3~3~0 ~/l~o~,s: twelve (12)
equal monthly installments,~-'~,',~, ~ r/~'&~;F, ua~ each
year through 20~6, except for the 2003 event, which Match
Point will receive 50 % upon signing of the Amendment
and the balance on or before February 3, 2003.
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ll4TERFIATIOFIAL
SER1E$
D~lr~y B~ch · P~lm B~h Co,,tv
City of Delray Beach
Potential Income
December 9, 2002
With the amendment to the contract, the City of Deiray Beach has an annual potential financial
benefit of the following:
1. City receives 100 % of the stadium naming rights -
$250,000, less 8 % (commission), increasing 5 % annually $230,000
2. City receives 100 % of the three sponsorships it owns -
$155,000, less 15 % (commission), increasing 5 % annually $131,750
3. City receives 100 % of parking revenue, less 15 % (charity) $ 56,100
4. City keeps any income derived from Palm Beach County $ TBD
$417.850
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Florida League of Cities
Action Strike Teatn
To:
Key Officials
FLC Board of Directors
FI_C Federal Action Strike Team
Local and Regional League Contacts
From:
John Charles Thomas, Director
Legislative and Public A~airs
Date: January 7, 2003
Please write your Congress member(s) immediately requesting funding for
First Responders
Congress recently passed legislation prior to adjourning hst year that created the Department
of Homeland Security, however, they did not pass any of President Bush's proposed $3.5
billion in First Responder funding to assist state and local governments. At the 2002 Congress
of Cities in Salt Lake City, National League of Cities President John DeStefano, Mayor of
New Haven, Connecticut, called on all cities to hunch and campaign for this funding.
Attached is a sample letter urging Congress to pass this appropriation. Fifteen months have
passed since the horrific attacks on September 11, 2001, and cities still have not received a
penny of the $3.5 billion the President requested in his 2003 budget for local first responders.
Congress has reconvened and will begin considering appropriations bills that were left over
from last year. Please fax a letter to Senators Graham and Nelson and your congress
member(s) immediately and urge them to provide this needed funding to our cities.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Allison Payne
at the League at (800) 342-8112 or e-mail: apayne~flcities.com.
Attachments
Post Office Box 1757 * Tallahassee, Florida 32302 * (850) 222-9684 * Suncom 278-5331 FAX (8.50) 222-3806
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Sample Letter
The Honorable
Dear Representative/Senator:
I am writing to express my deep concern that funding for fist responders promised nearly a
year ago has still not been provided to America's cities, towns and villages. As you know, the
nation's cities and towns have carded the burden for homeland security during the 15 months
since the September 11 attacks, with only the promise of federal support.
At the recent National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, city leaders from across
the country voiced their deep disappointment with the absence of federal funding for police,
firefighters and emergency response staff.
I commend your leadership in our fight against terrorism abroad and appreciate your gen,,ine
commitment to helping police, fire fighters and other first responders in the United States who
protect our citizens.
Now I ask that you secure by March 1, 2003, the $3.5 billion in fist responder funding
proposed earlier last year. In seeking your support, I also want to emphasize that the well
being of families in America requires that homeland security funds not come at the expense of
reducing appropriations in other key areas m public safety, crime prevention, transportation
and other key priorities for cities.
Sincerely,
[yOur n~me]
Senator Bill Frist
Representative Dennis Hasten
Senator Tom Daschle
Representative Nancy Pelosi
Florida League of Cities
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Florida ConRressional DeleRation
U.S. Senaie
The Honorable Bob Graham
524, Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-3041
FAX: 202-224-2237
The Honorable Bill Nelson
716, Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-5274
FAX: 202-228-2183
U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable Michael Bilirakis (9a)
2269, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5755
FAX: 202-225-4085
The Honorable Mien Boyd (2'~)
107, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone; 202-225-5235
FAX: 202-225-5615
The Honorable Corrine Brown (3~)
2444, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-0123
FAX: 202-225-2256
The Honorable Ginny Brown-Waite (5a)
1516, Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-1002
FAX: 202-226-6559
The Honorable Ander Crenshaw (4~)
510, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202 225-2501
FAX: 202-225-2504
The Honorable Jim Davis (11~')
409 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-3376
FAX: 202-225-5652
The Honorable Peter Deutsch (20~)
2303, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone; 202-225-7931
FAX: 202-225-8456
The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart (21't)
2244, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-4211
FAX: 202-225-8576
The Honorable Marlo Diaz-Balm (25a)
313, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-2778
No Fax available at this time
The Honorable Tom Feeney (24~')
323, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-2706
FAX: 202-226-6299
The Honorable Mark Foley ( 16~)
104, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5792
FAX: 202-225-3132
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The Honorable Porter Goss (14~)
108, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-2536
FAX: 202-225-6820
The Honorable Katherine Harris (13~)
116, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5015
FAX: 202-226-0828
The Honorable Alcee Hastings (23~a)
223 5, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-1313
FAX: 202-225-1171
The Honorable Ric Keller (8~')
419, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-2176
FAX: 202-225-0999
The Honorable Kendrick Meek ( 17~)
1039, Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-4506
FAX: 202-226-0777
The Honorable John Mica (7~
2445, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-4035
FAX: 202-226-0821
The Honorable JeffMiller (1't)
331, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-4136
FAX: 202-225-3414
The Honorable Adam Putnam (12~)
506, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-1252
FAX: 202-226-0585
The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (18~')
2160, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-3931
FAX: 202-225-5620
The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (22~
2408, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-3026
FAX: 202-225-8398
The Honorable Cliff Steams (6~)
2227, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5744
FAX: 202-225-1106
The Honorable Dave Weldon (15~)
2347, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-3671
FAX: 202-225-3516
The Honorable Robert Wexler (19a)
213, Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-3001
FAX: 202-225-5974
The Honorable C.W. "Bill" Young (10~')
2407, Raybum House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5961
FAX: 202-225-9764
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Addresses for letters to Congressional leaders
Copy:
The Honorable William IL Frist
United States Senate
416 Rasscll Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3344
FAX: 202- 228-1264
The Honorable $. Dennis Hastert
U.S. House of Representatives
235 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2976
FAX: 202-225-0697
The Honorable Tom Daschle
United States Senate
509 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2321
FAX: 202-224-6603
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
U.S. House of Representatives
2457 Raybum House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4965
FAX: 202-225-8259