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 $35,000 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the 2024 Water Matters Day Tree Giveaway.
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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 2024 Water Matters Day Tree Giveaway.
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 a tree giveaway achieves the goal of sustainable practices by increasing the County’s tree canopy.
The NatureScape Broward Program has submitted a request for funding from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund (Fund) in the amount of $35,000 for the purchase of trees for the annual Water Matters Day Tree Giveaway to be held on March 9, 2024. The funding will be used for the purchase of approximately 1,600 trees to be given away to the public at the event. The Fund has been previously used to fund the following Water Matters Day Tree Giveaways: 2005 ($25,575), 2006 ($4,126), 2007 ($28,374), 2010 ($14,445), 2011 ($16,415), 2012 ($22,650), 2014 ($18,900), 2015 ($21,442), 2016 ($23,050), 2017 ($23,775), 2018 ($17,860), 2019 ($9,998), 2020 ($13,948), 2021 ($14,600), 2022 ($13,098), and 2023 ($22,853). The Countywide portion of the Fund (funds allocated for Countywide use) contains approximately $586,352 in unobligated funds (see Exhibit 1).
The Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee has reviewed and recommends approval of the 2024 Water Matters Day Tree Giveaway request.
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 $35,000 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.