Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
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 Town of Hillsboro Beach disbursing up to $4,080 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)
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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 $4,080 to the Town of Hillsboro Beach 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 AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action supports the Board's value encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protections: 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 Town of Hillsboro Beach (Town) has submitted a request for funding from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the purchase and installation of five trees at the Town Hall. The Town will provide for the future maintenance of the trees. The Tree Preservation Trust Fund currently contains approximately $23,585 intended for use within the Town. The funds were collected from contributions in lieu of tree replacement for Tree Removal Licenses issued within the Town of Hillsboro Beach.
The Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee has reviewed and approved th...
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