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 expenditure of up to $18,969 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the installation of trees at the South Household Hazardous Waste Operator’s Station. (Commission District 6)
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Administrative Code, Board approval is necessary for any expenditure 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 installation of trees at the South Household Hazardous Waste Operator’s Station.
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 THIS 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 planting project achieves the goal of sustainable practices by increasing the County’s tree canopy.
The Construction Management Division has submitted a request for funding from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund (Fund) in the amount of $18,969 for the purchase and installation of 59 trees for the South Household Hazardous Waste Operator’s Station located in the City of West Park. The Countywide portion of the Fund (funds allocated for Countywide use) contains approximately $562,769 in unencumbered and pre-encumbered funds (Exhibit 1); however, there are several potential projects totaling $198,750 (Exhibit 2) that may be funded from the remaining unencumbered Countywide funds. It is expected that these projects would be brought back to the Board for approval once approved by the Tree Preservation Trust Fund Committee.
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 $18,969 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund.