Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Environmental Permitting Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and the City of North Lauderdale disbursing up to $105,250 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund and authorizing Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)
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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 $105,250 to the City of North Lauderdale for tree planting projects.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
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 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 tree planting projects promotes environmental protection through sustainable practices.
The City of North Lauderdale (City) has submitted a request for funding from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the purchase and installation of trees for tree planting projects along McNab Road, Rock Island Road, and S.W. 81st Avenue. The City will provide for future maintenance of the trees. The Tree Preservation Trust Fund currently contains approximately $190,476 intended for use within the City (See Exhibit 2). The funds were collected from contributions in lieu of tree replacement for Tree Removal Licenses issued within the City.
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 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 Permitting Division, (954) 519-1478
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
This action will result in the expenditure of up to $105,250 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.