Res 73-92 RESOLUTION NO. 73-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES,
DIVISION OF FORESTRY.
WHEREAS, many public and private areas within the jurisdiction
of this governmental body are in need of sound tree care and maintenance
and must be improved and maintained as Urban. and Community Forests; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire that the City of
Delray Beach improve various areas within the City by adopting and
promoting proper Urban and Community Forestry Practices; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to authorize the
City Manager and his staff to enter into an Urban and Community Forestry
Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Delray Beach and the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach hereby authorize the City Manager and his staff to enter
into an Urban and Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement
between the City of Delray Beach and the State of Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach is
hereby directed to send copies of this Resolution to the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services and all other persons as directed by
the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 21st day of
July, 1992.
ATTEST:
City Clerk /
I:ITY OF DELRI:I¥ BEI:II:H
July 27, 1992
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Purchasing Office - ATB 92 - Application
Mayo Building, Room SB-$
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800
ATTN: Dr. Ed Gilman
Chairman of subcommittee
America the Beautiful
Dear Dr. Gilman;
The City of Delray Beach is pleased to submit the attached application
materials for consideration for matching funds under the America the
Beautiful Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program. As per
instructions we- have supplied two original and eight copies of the
application.
The City of Delray Beach is committed and proud of the efforts that have
been made to preserve and increase the quality of our environment. We
are encouraged to .learn of programs to assist us in our continuing
efforts to develop environmentally responsive projects.
If you have any questions or need further information please give me a
call at SUNCOM 928-7251
Sincerely;.~ ~
Joe !Weldon
DirBctor of Parks and Recreation
DGR/JW/forest
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cc: Doug Randolph, Grants/Training Coordinator
THF Ei-f-om'r Al_w,~YS MATTE~'~,S
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM $ ~ - MEETING QF JULY 21, 1992
RESOLUTION NO. 73-92
DATE: July 23, 1992
This is a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement with the
State of Florida Division of Forestry. This resolution is required
as a part of the grant application process.
This is a matching grant program. Staff is requesting $6,250 to
build shade and mist houses, install fencing and irrigation at the
nursery located at the Municipal Cemetery and to print educational
brochures explaining the importance of urban forestry.
Matching funding is available in the parks and Recreation General
Operating Fund.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 73-92.
Agenda Item No.
AGENDA
Date: 3uly 6, 1992
Request to be placed on:
XX Regular Agenda (Consent)
Special Agenda
Workshop Agenda When: .~,, ] y
Description of item (who, what, where, how much): Request City Commission
approval and supportinE resolution to su~mit a ~rant application to the Florida
Department of AKrlculture and Consumer Services. We are request~nE $6:~58 from this
matchin_~ _~rant p~ogram to upgrade and expand our nursery at
_These improvements will allow the City to offer a free "Adopt-A-Tree" ProEram to our
residents ~s well as increase our plantings in our Park and
(Example: .Request from Atlantic' High School for $2,000 to fund
project graduation).
ORDINANCE/ RESOLUTION REQUIRED: ~NO Draft Attached~NO
Recommendation: Recommend approval to submit application materials~__~~
w~]l come from the Parks and Recereation G~nera] Opera~nE
(Example: Recommend approval with funding fr~ Special Events Account
No. 001-3333-555-44.55). ~ ~ ~ / /
Department Head Signature: _~ ~.~~ ,,
¢iw At orne eview Recommendation a pl ca le :
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure
of funds):
Funding available: YES/ NO
Funding alternatives: (if applicable)
Account No. & Description:
Account Balance:
City Manager Review:
Approved for agenda: YES/ NO
Hold Until:
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Placed on Agenda:
Action: Approved/Disapproved
RESOLUTION NO. 73-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES,
DIVISION OF FORESTRY.
WHEREAS, many public and private areas within the jurisdiction
of this governmental body are in need of sound tree care and maintenance
and must be improved and maintained as Urban and Community Forests; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire that the City of
Delray Beach improve various areas within the City by adopting and
promoting proper Urban and Community Forestry Practices; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to authorize the
City Manager and his staff to enter into an Urban and Community Forestry
Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Delray Beach and the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach hereby authorize the City Manager and his staff to enter
into an Urban and Communit~ Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement
between the City of Delray Beach and the State of Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach is
hereby directed to send copies of this Resolution to the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services and all other persons as directed by
the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 21st day of
July, 1992.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: David T. Harden
City Manager
FROM: Joe Weldon '~/~
Director ofPt~ks and Recreation
DATE: 3uly 6, 1992
SUB3ECT: REQUEST CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL AND SUPPORTING RESOLUTION TO
SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES.
We wish to take advantage of funds made available under the America the
Beautiful Urban and Community Forestry Program to upgrade and expand our
small nursery located at the municipal cemetery.
We are requesting $6,250 from this matching grant program. These funds
will be used to build shade and mist houses, install fencing and
irrigation at the nursery and to print educational brochures explaining
the importance of urban forestry.
These improvements will allow the City to increase our plantings in our
Park and Recreation areas as well as assisting in the implementation of
an "Adopt-A-Tree" Program.
City match will come from the Parks and Recreation General Operating
Fund. We request that this item be placed on the July 14, 1992 regular
City Commission meeting agenda.
A copy of the proposed resolution is attached.
JW/DGR/mist
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cc: Doug Randolph, Grants/Training Coordinator
Attachment C
Page 3 of 4
Project Title: Nursery Upgrade and Expansion Program
Applicant Name: City of Delray Beach
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(two page limit)
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Application
The City of Delray Beach is a coastal community of 48,000 residents
located in southern Palm Beach County. The City is quite active in its
efforts to protect and preserve its natural attributes and surroundings.
Delray Beach has a well established and successful Recycling and Litter
Prevention Program and is ais~ quite proud of its Downtown
Beautification and Xeriscaping Programs.
This past April the City established an Environmental Awareness Day to
celebrate both Earth as well as Arbor Day. Delray Beach has received,
for the eight consecutive year, the Tree USA Award which denotes that
our City is involved and committed to Urban Forestry Programs.
Currently the City maintains a small nursery located at the municipal
cemetery that has been used as a holding .and transplanting area. With
funding from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program we wish to
upgrade and expand this area. These improvements will allow the City to
offer a free "Adopt-A-Tree" Program to our residents as well as increase
our plantings in our Park and Recreation areas. Trees would be provided
to our residents with planting assistance from City Employees at no
charge for those wanting to take advantage of this opportunity to help
the environment, beautify their property and increase-the tree canopy in
our City.
Part of the requested funds would be used to develop an educational
brochure explaining the benefits and importance of shade trees in the
urban environment and to provide information about the Adopt-A-Tree
Program.
IN SUMMARY
The Cit~ of Delray Beach is committed to doing its part in preserving
the environment and contributing to those elements that are often
overshadowed by rapid population increases. The proposed Nursery Upgrade
and Adopt-A-Tree Program would be a worthwhile addition to our existing
environmentally responsive projects and would be a source of information
and training for our young people and others who may wish to become more
involved in this program.
DGR/Nursery
Attachment C
Page 4 of 4
BUDGET
ITEM GRANT CITY MATCH
Construction of Mist House $2,250 $2,250
(In-House)
Construction of Shade House $2,250 $2,250
(In-House)
Fencing $1,000 $1,000
(Contracted out)
IrriEation $ 500 $ 500
(In-House)
Brochures $ 250 $ 250
(Outside Printer)
Subtotal: $6,250 $6,250
Total Project: $12,500