Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Environmental Permitting Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE disbursement of up to $146,710 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the purchase of an aerial lift to be used in tree maintenance activities.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Section 27.187 of the Broward County Administrative Code, Board approval is necessary for any disbursement from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund over $15,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the recommendation of the Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee to fund the purchase of an aerial lift.
Goal Related Icon(s)
☒County Commission
☐Go Green
☐MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action supports the goal of ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection. Funding the aerial lift achieves the goal of sustainable practices by maintaining the tree canopy in Broward County Parks.
The Parks and Recreation Division has submitted a request for funding from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund (Fund) in the amount of $146,710 for the purchase of an aerial lift. The lift will be used by staff to maintain trees in County Parks and will be able to access areas that cannot be reached by bucket trucks. Section 27-413(d), Broward County Code of Ordinances, was recently amended to include maintenance expenses for sites maintained by the Parks and Recreation Division that have received a distribution from the Fund.
Source of Additional Information
David Vanlandingham, Director, Environmental Permitting Division, (954) 519-1478.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
This action will result in the expenditure of up to $146,710 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.