Res 81-94 RESOLUTION NO. 81-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF
FORESTRY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH THE
SERVICES OF AN URBAN FORESTER.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, recognizes the many benefits provided by trees and forests;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, desires to protect its existing forests and vegetation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, desires to enhance the City's aesthetics through such
programs as street tree planting and adopt-a-tree programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has already
adopted an ordinance which provides for the protection and
preservation of trees and plant communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, desires to enter into a cooperative arrangement with the
Division of Forestry for the provision of services of an urban
forester.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
~_~ That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, requests the Division of Forestry, Florida Department
of Agriculture and..Consumer Services, to conduct a survey relative to
the possible assignment of an urban forester to the City.
~_~ That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, is willing to provide office space and secretarial
services as needed to support the position.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is
authorized to meet and confer with the Director of the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services and staff, and to do all things
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Director of the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and to all parties
having an interest herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 4th day of
October, 1994.
ATTEST:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: DAVID HARDEN, CITY MANAGER I ~
FROM: LULA BUTLER, DIRECTOR, COMlVIUNITY IMPROVEMENT
RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTACT WITH DIVISION OF FORESTRY
REQUESTING THE ASSIGNMENT OF AN URBAN FORESTER TO THE CITY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
ITEM BEFORE THE COMMISSION:
Consider approval of a resolution requesting the Division of
Forestry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, to conduct a survey relative to the possible assignment
of an Urban Forester to the City.
BACKGROUND:
In 1971 the Florida Legislature recognized the need to extend
forestry service to municipalities and enacted a program whereby
an Urban Forester may be contracted with a municipality and
render services to aid cities in protecting and improving its
forest resources.
The program currently in place provides for a two (2) year
contract period with a city, but the Forester position must be
shared between two (2) cities. The cost to the City will be
$1,500 annually plus a commitment to provide office space and
clerical support. The Division of Forestry provides the position
and vehicle. The County Forester has indicated that current
positions will rotate in about one year (FY 95/96). The City of
Green Acres has made a request, therefore, we would share the
position with them.
The Urban Forester position will provide the opportunity for us
to provide an additional service to residential neighborhoods and
associations in implementing an adopt-a-tree program and street
tree scapes. The Forester will also assist Parks and Recreation
in scheduling the maintenance of the City's trees as well as
identification of hazardous trees.
Typically, the Forester works two days a week for each of the two
cities who will share the position. One day a week is spent on
working on forestry issues for the State.
RECOMMENDAT I ON:
Staff is recommending City Commission approval of the Resolution
requesting the Division of Forestry, Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services to provide the City with the
services of an Urban Forester.
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~esolution Authorizin~ cotnact with Division of Forestry
Requestin~ the Assignment of an Urban Forester
ORDIN~NCE/{ RESOLUTION~REQUfRED: ~/NO Draft Attached: YE~NO
Recommendation: Approval
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of funds)= -
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