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 Lauderdale-By-The-Sea disbursing up to $4,580 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 $4,580 to the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea for a tree planting project.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
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 of “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 energies and sustainable practices.” Funding a tree planting project promotes environmental protection through sustainable practices.
The Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea (Town) has submitted a request for funding from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the purchase and installation of trees for a tree planting project along Seagrape Drive. The Town will provide for the future maintenance of the trees. The Tree Preservation Trust Fund currently contains approximately $18,168 intended for use within the Town (See Exhibit 2). The funds were collected from contributions in lieu of tree replacement for Tree Removal Licenses issued within the Town.
The Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee has reviewed and approved this request. Funds will be paid to the Town on a reimbursement basis pursuant to the attached agreement (Exhibit 1). The agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
David Vanlandingham, Director, Environmental Engineering and Permitting Division, (954) 519-1478
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
This action will result in the expenditure of up to $4,580 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.