Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Henry A. Sniezek
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Environmental Engineering & Permitting
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac disbursing up to $12,188 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3)
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Why Action is Necessary
An agreement is necessary to provide for the expenditure of funds from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the recommendation of the Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee to allocate up to $12,188 to the City of Tamarac for a tree planting project.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (EPGMD) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING DIVISION (EEPD) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action supports the Board’s value encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection: Goal 1: Seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting the use of alternative energy, resource conservation, sustainable practices and environmental protection. Resource conservation and environmental protection is achieved by funding a tree planting project.
The City of Tamarac (City) has submitted a request for funding from Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the purchase and installation of 22 trees at the City owned Colony West Golf Course. The City will provide for the future maintenance of the trees. The Tree Preservation Trust Fund currently contains approximately $17,376 intended for use within the City. The funds were collected from contributions in lieu of tree replacement for Tree Removal Licenses issued within the City of Tamarac.
The Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee has reviewed and approved this request. Funds will be paid to the City on a reimbursement basis pursuant to the attached agreement (Exhibit 2). The agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Sermin Turegun, Director, Environmental Engineering and Permitting Division, (954) 519-1460
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
This action will result in the expenditure of up to $12,188 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.