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Res. No. 072-01-112204 RESOLUTION NO.72-01-11220 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,RELATING TO TREE PLANTING, CONCERNING FUCHS PARK,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VEBER'S JUNGLE GARDEN INC.TO INSTALL NATIVE TREES,AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.00,AND CHARGING THE DISBURSEMENT TO "FUCHS PARK SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY URBAN RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP GRANT"ACCOUNT NO.001-0000- 115-7030. WHEREAS,theMayorandCityCommissionhasidentifiedtheneedtobeautifypublic parks within the City,and; WHEREAS,the Comprehensive Master Plan for Fuchs Park calls forthe installation of rare native plant species in conjunction withhabitat restoration,and; WHEREAS,Veber's Jungle GardenInc.isthesole source vendor formany of theserare native plants called forinthe Fuchs Park Master Plan. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA: Section 1.The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter intoa contract with Veber's Jungle Garden Inc.for installation of native plant species at Fuchs Park. Section 2.The contract with Veber's Jungle Garden is not to exceed $6,000.00. Section 3.This resolution shall become effective immediately after adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May 2001. ATTEST:APPROVED: CITYCLERK £/MAYOR READ.AND APPROVED ASTOFORM:commission vote:4-0 Mayor Robaina:Yea Vice Mayor Feliu:Yea Commissioner Bethel:Yea fd^%AkhAi^<—Commissioner Russell:Yea^^r^/\Commissioner Wiscombe:not present CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO:Mayorand Commission DATE:May 15,2001 FROM:Charles D.Scurr SUBJECT:Agenda Item #f ^ City Manager f)Commission Meeting, May 15,2001 AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VEBER'S JUNGLE GARDEN INC TO INSTALL NATIVE TREES AT FUCH'S PARK AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.00. REQUEST The attached resolutionseeksapprovalfortheCity Manager toenterintoa contract with Veber's JungleGardenInc.toinstallnativetreesatFuchsParkin conjunction withanative habitat restoration project. BACKGROUND This project isbeingfundedthroughaSouthFloridaCommunityUrbanResourcesPartnership (SFCURP)grant,a State-funded financialassistanceprogramspecificallyforecological enhancements.Pursuanttothatgrant,substantiallandscapingimprovementsaretobemadeat Fuchs Park. AttachedasbackgroundaretwomemorandatotheEnvironmentalReview&PreservationBoard (ERPB)discussingaMasterPlanandspecificlandscapingimprovementsforthepark.The ERPBhasapprovedthespecificlandscaping improvements calledforinthisresolution. However,theMasterPlan itself wasdeferredpendingthesubmittal of moreinformationonthe proposedfountainforthelake. CONTRACTOR SELECTION The ERPB-approved plancallsforthe installation of many rareand native trees,including eight (8)species onthe State of Florida threatened and endangered species list.Because ofthe rarity of these plants,only one vendor could be found to provide allthe specified plants,atthe specified sizes.The attached resolution therefore authorizes this contractor,Veber's Jungle Garden,Inc.,asthesolesourcevendorfortheplantsspecifiedinthisproject. /continued... Mayor &City Commission Veber's Jungle Garden Resolution May 15,2001 Page 2 of 2 The total expenditure would not exceed $6,000.00,and the disbursement would come from escrow account No.001.0000.115.7030 entitled "Fuchs Park South Florida Community Urban Resources Partnership Grant".This grant establishes a reimbursement cap of $7,375.00 for tree plantings.The balance ofthe grant,$1,375.00,willbeusedto locate other rare species at various local nurseries tofurther enhance thepark. Attachments .._ ERPBMemodated4/21/01regardingtheMasterPlan ERPBMemodated4/23/01regardingthe2001Plan Documentation onspecies availability 24805 SW 1 Pfwn*(3051 Fax:(303) .33031 42-8500 9861211 Fax Veber's Jungle Garden,Inc. i T<*]^^&j^j^£^^^ Fax:3QS-Ulflg-^^S b *•—A **CCi DU19H gfro>w«vuw a www cowwwm ergfiMn »i>*y •«••••**c*c*« •Coqwvm rtw O^o-e&_*_& ^"^ •gj- o_ Wholesale Nursery Landscaping Retail Nursery VEBCR'S JUNGLE GARDEN Specialize in: PariMi BamboA Netfro Flowering Plants 24605 S.W.197th Ave Appointmcnti OnJy Phone 30S-242-95OO Ha 305-242-9961 USLIE VEBE* {VEBER'S JUNGLE GARDEN,INC. 24605SW197AV i —_.r ftHOMESTEAD,FL33pt \I>-wOVcX.(^Cx=><JU rs CLIENT NAMsJ^kiA ^b^pOVW ^CT^^W^ PH:(305)242-9500 FAX:(306)242-9500 dateJA^^ZOA State ADDRESS. Telephone Numbers:j^O^S -(&b^-^W^>%_ City Home -Work PROPOSAL:\|/E HEREBY SUBMIT SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR: Zip FAX TEWe*AW C0HWTWN8 0\SALE:VEJBEFS JUNGLE OARDEN (hereafter 'eater*and M^oCVaP .^(VUt-v,.noraanar -Buyer")hereby agree as toflowa: 71*Mfrtarts or nideaets provided perw^deferred payment duo herein remains unpaid,saw plants jar materials sluUlre^^ Thatintheevent «ky deferred payment duo h«»inthtf rawaln unpaid <oriported o<to dw»afterthe *ie data thereof,the aetereheBNivetne right to re- "roaJptaitaoririatertais provided bytheSetternerein. 6. enter the pramlaee and remove TruBtha Setter ah)kiroi be tteoie for enydemei Da or matarti»rotated to tree contract,nor « Instafiatton o Iptanto or mitenato wherein. Setter sn*B not be bapenstfo for any damage caused tounderground Inee.wires,pfcee orappurtenance*unlaw Buyer provides accurals dnuehge orplans heretopriorto com hencemenl ofwork, forthe 8eter toenforceany provwon ot thts oontract.the 8Marart«be errtled to ree»«rjafl»»attorney*teeereWedThatIntheevent• thereto wtmthej or That bidie eventtrieBuyeronooaeetomakeany addllon orvenstionato the improvemenw sat tortotn e*Proposal herein,u»Astiershall navetriengmto chargetheBuyer Urany edoWona!coats relatedthereto underaeeparatebKl. ,(tractof Wired,surface*orsubsurface,Incurred by iha Buyerorothersas a resultof(he saner*removaltheSalterbetableforanydamage*incurred Bythe ftayV orothers asa result at flit setter*eaten rotated LWBTEOWAWUMTY A. c. PLANTS •We we/i hntto theasdert orthepurchaseprice only.A!)planl materieltobetrueto name, nursery.Written dqJTne tor plants round ofheratse most be made,wfthln live otays alter receipt ot" planting,providedplants i.Claims must bo made pMrCSareoutot elodt,rotundot the plantedprice wMbe rnsde.(v\to<auiiMtb« resporiet)a)rcrpiBj4t)s»rocJuotoexew cuslofrnr'sptaris ' CONFORMITY WffJH PROP01AL -Any o—m ratating to pJarts or matertari net oortonrtno tospeclteeltons «et forth In the Proposal neieii,must bemade in wrMnQwftNn 5day lorthe dale ot receipt trHHeof,otherWlaalrehaJitMpreaurnptVaty turned thai eald plant*ormatertaU are neort^ spedicaiione sai It to m the propose). UCLUervEjWAf^A"™.-The Crafted warrant/set forth herem ooretttuJee the entire and exoftisve warranty.Sole?dlsdatrne any other warranty cekajng to merchtnt aMIty or ^nes»fcrenypanioutsrpgfp©»o,e^»ee»(lrTyHedoretaiutcry, WE PROPOSE to tomis jh material and labor complete In accordance with above spoclicatioms Payment to be made a*Hlow»-,->S"°^°^^^V^O^D L^-Po^C,^v^V&fa^w •gradeand m ahealthy eonenon when it leaves the *.&88&*%4&6&L VJG SIGNATU frE J^jLaX^OxL^SJU*^DATE_ ACCEPTANCE OF PRdPOSfcCThe above pricefe),specif fcatione end conditions,are satisfactory andhereby accepted.You are authorized to do the war |c as specifiad Payment wil be made as outlines herein. CLIENT SlGNrfRIRE DATE NOTE:This proposal mi iybe withdrawn by tie It notaccepted within."*o dayeofVJG Signature date. VJQCOtVTHACTREVIQW clO .OS- OQV) 0<3' oo .Ot GVZ-oo* ,o^GO oo oos'\ >^°"D —V-tf^rt^-C^c^ i 0.0\^I | OO OQ."^\*^> •"2- "~g>«n-api|p ooo\ oo4 oo *Q_S?'2) 3 ns^^^^^^s>^s*-\t^o^e '5 II oo^aoo^? a-o- oo ,Qs\r ©o oos oo ,5^N oo ,yz\ Q£?.Ol-t OO ,Q-S\ Oo Q^" QO Q-t_ QQ,0O7- OO'—7 ' -**Vd\o\nx n ,5"2-5) 9 -\ ^^V*"*^'~,^r^vM'^Cf^-S -*OOJ»O —y-<7_V^>"^)"v^N^^O ^^"^Op\7_(s ^4^")"^ -vr*-V<£K?YS ~>*\^>\C^(^TT0 p~^-~)\ -V^^-iS^*^"T?"7^ li—^>-^it^r^\<~>v-m>-t^o-\<£C^<to<^\--\ -\ sf/L -\ _> :0P SOUTH MIAMI CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -MEMORANDUM - TO:Veber's Jungle FROM:\David K.GggJMfeSeVjL S torm water Urtrrty Mdjaager DATE:March 28.2001 SUBJECT:Native Tree Project Installation Proposal Please provide*me with a cost estimate to provide and install the following species for a native tree planting project at Fuchs Park in the City of South Miami.In each case,we want the largest and finest tfces available,preferably field grown,but container grown trees are also acceptable. QT Name 35(total)a 20 Spicewood,5 Blackbead,5 Bittcrbush,and5 Joewood Fiddlewood Cinnamon Bark Rcdbcrry Stopper SimpsonStopper Spanish Stopper i;Red Stopper ji White Stopper JamaicanCaper jj LysUoma (Wild Tamarind) DadeCountyPine ,Marlberrv Attached ar|a sketches that should give you an idea how the trees and shrubs arc to be planted. j Call me at (|05)668-7355 if you have any questions. '9 3*»c iwviw mnos JO -U10 165*999505 25*01 109Z/82/E0 Plant Viewer . NURSERY Home ••-.^>.'.'-}Z- About Us Plant Viewer PHONE 305-242-9500 S3g Eugenia confusa -redberry stopper -^Veber'sJungleGarden,Homestead Far <Ha.I.S <micJ*>J\ci*J'C-U ipfl-tieJ http://vvw^.afhn.org/viewPlant.asp?PlantNarne=redberry+stopper Page 1 of 1 •-•:-.; My Basket • AREA SIZE/SPECS QTY i 5/8/01 Plant Viewer Plant • NURSERY Lysiloma latisiliquum -wild tamarind, Carl Bates'Indigenous Plants,Loxahatchee Indian Trails Native Nursery,Lake Worth Meadow Beauty Nursery,Lake Worth Mesozoic Landscapes.Inc.,Lake Worth Native Tree Nursery Inc.,Goulds Pine Breeze Nursery,Bokeelia Pine Breeze Nursery,Bokeelia Pine Breeze Nursery,Bokeelia Runway Growers Inc.,Fort Lauderdale SCCF Native Plant Nursery,Sanibel Southern Landscape &Nursery Inc.,Loxahatchee Veber's Jungle Garden,Homestead http://www.afnn.org/viewPlant.asp?PlantID=396 About Us .'••'. My Basket Page 1 of 1 • Viewer ' PHONE AREA SIZE/SPECS QT^f Bahama lysiloma 561-358-7480 S 3g M § 561-641-9488 S 3g+C i 561-966-6848 s 15g L i 561-967-2630 s 15g L i 305-247-4499 s 3g+on request C i 941-283-7200 s 7g L f 941-283-7200 s 3g L i 941-283-7200 s 10g L i 954-584-0269 s FG8-12'C i 941-472-1932 s g+L § 561-798-1172 s #15STD C i 305-242-9500 s (7g) — ^aa> i L-osqcLsr -**~ijzjz-£x^jcJAu.dI €- I 'i :.:..\\ 7 5/8/01 Plant Viewer .. : Home • About Us Plant Viewer •• NURSERY Calyptranthes pallens -spicewood Indian Trails Native Nursery,Lake Worth Native Tree Nursery Inc.,Goulds Plant Creations Inc.,Homestead SCCF Native Plant Nursery,Sanibel -^Veber's Jungle Garden,Homestead PHONE 561-641-9488 305-247-4499 305-248-8147 941-472-1932 305-242-9500 http://www.afnn.org/viewPlant.asp?PlantName=spicewood Page 1 of 1 Mu Basket AREA SIZE/SPECS QTY 3g 3g+on request _on request <§ c i c § i -8 I &SQ&2rY 7 -&i?,p £K.\t£*.\\u\0i£L~ 5/8/01 Plant Viewer About UsHome :t s i My Basket Page 1 of 1 Plant Viewer NURSERY Eugenia axillaris -white stopper Carl Bates'Indigenous Plants,Loxahatchee Florida Native Plants,Inc.,.Sarasota Indian Trails Native Nursery,Lake Worth Meadow Beauty Nursery,Lake Worth Native Green Cay,Boyntpn Bch Plant Creations Inc.,Homestead Runway Growers Inc.,Fort Lauderdale -~p Veber's Jungle Garden,Homestead PHONE AREA SIZE/SPECS QTY 561-358-7480 S 3g 941-322-1915 C 3g 561-641-9488 S 2g+ 561-966-6848 s 7g 561-496-1415 s FG8-12',BB 305-248-8147 s _on request 954-584-0269 s X 305-242-9500 s fth i § i § i i i i cx_'_/a_l icu'siiL.locoJll http://www.afnn.org/viewPlant.asp?PlantName=white+stopper 5/8/0l Plant Viewer Page 1 of 1 -i-,: Home About Us My Basket • Plant Viewer • .. NURSERY Eugenia rhombea -red stopper Native Tree Nursery inc.,Goulds Plant Creations Inc.,.Homestead Runway Growers Inc.,Fort Lauderdale Veber's Jungle Garden.Homestead PHONE 305-247-4499 305-248-8147 954-584-0269 305-242-9500 http://www.afnn.org/viewPlant.asp?PlantName=red+stopper AREASIZE/SPECS QTY 3g+on request _on request 7g c i i -§ c i L afqej>4-7 ut-5 fjr_£.CK.Vw.lu. r 5/8/01 Plant Viewer Page1 of 1 About UsHome My Basket •Plant Viewer NURSERY Canella winterana -wild cinnamon Alexander Landscaping &Plant Farm,Davie Mesozoic Landscapes,lnc._,Lake Worth Native Tree Nursery Inc.,Goulds Plant Creations Inc.,Homestead Veber's Jungle Garden,Homestead • PHONE AREA SIZE/SPECS QTY 954-472-5039 S 3g -i 561-967-2630 S 3g+c i 305-247-4499 S 7g on request c i 305-248-8147 S on request i 305-242-9500 s fi\-i http://www.afhn.org/viewPlant.asp?PlantName=wild+cinnamon 5/8/01 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI "TOty of Ple«»»nt Living" CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -MEMORANDUM ~ TO:Environmental Review &DATE:April 21,2001 Preservation Board (ERPB) FROM:David K.^odij^^A SUBJECT:Landscaping Proposals Stonnwateretilfy Maf&ger Fuchs Park Master Plan Asyoumayhaveheard,theCitywasawardedaSouthFloridaCommunityUrbanResources Partnership (SFCURP)grantfornativehabitat improvements atFuchsPark.Thisgrantisthe extension of thewetlandsprojectcompletedin1999,andsimilarecologicalimprovementsareto be implemented under this new grant. Asthefirststepinthegrant implementation,theERPBshouldadopta comprehensive landscapingmasterplantoguidethis,andallfutureworkinthispark.Thisproposalpresents suchaplanforyourconsideration.However,itmustberememberedthatfundingdoesnot currentlyexisttocreatealltheimprovements called-out herein,itmaytakemanyyearstofully realize any master plan. Current Conditions FuchsParkiscomprised of 4.48acres of landsituatedatthesouthernboundaryofourCity, adjacentto US1 andSW80Street.Thisprimelocation,abuttingtwoprimarytrafficcorridors, makesFuchsParkthemostvisibleparkwithinourCity.Therefore,theimage of thispark directly reflectstheimage of theCity. Currently,theeasternone-third of theparkincludestheChambersSouthbuilding,twoWASD sewerliftstations,anasphaltparkinglot,atot-lot,volleyballsand-courts,andapavilion.The westerntwo-thirds of theparkiscomprised of openspace,alake (approximately 1acreinsize), andan informal perimeter of native hardwood andexotictrees.However,despite thenatural setting,thewesternarea of theparkisrarely frequented.Theprimaryreasonforthisisthe overwhelming sightsandsounds of trafficfrom US1 andSW80Street. /continued... ERPB Members Fuchs Park Master Plan April 21,2001 Page 2 of5 Master Plan Overview A sketch ofthe proposed park Master Planis attached.Underthis scenario,the western two- thirds of the park would forever remain passive,a natural area to enjoy the lake,flowering trees, andotherspecialfeatures described herein. Sound-Barrier Wall To create a desirable setting,it will be necessary to shield-out the visual and auditory distractions of South Dixie Highway,SW 80th Street,and the nearby gas station.This would be accomplished by installing a sound-barrier wall,and native shrubs to screen-out the sights and sounds,asmuchaspossible. The sound-barrier wall will also serve other purposes.The side facing the highway can have a "Welcome to the City of South Miami"sign incorporated into its design,while the side facing the park can have,for example,a natural limestone facade with fern /bromeliad epiphytes attached. Alcove &Scenic Gathering Area A sound-barrier wall along the intersection of SW 80 Street and US1 will make it possible to createascenic gathering areaatthiscornerofthe park.Thewallwould form a natural semi- enclosed alcove with the existing park topography that rises from the lake toa high point atthe corner of US1 and SW 80th Street.Furthermore,a natural ring of limestone boulders sets this area slightly above the adjacent terrain,further adding to the alcove setting. Using these natural features asa starting point,additional elements can be incorporated to further improve aesthetics.The topography makes it possible to have a small pond and waterfall (or similar water feature)next to the alcove and existing limestone boulders.Water for the pond and waterfall can be drawn from the lake by hidden underground piping and pump powered by a solar cell set on top of the barrier wall (the pump can also be used for an irrigation system). Overflowfromthewaterfallwouldthenbedirectedoverlandinawidechannelbacktothelake. This overland and irrigated channel would in turn be transformed into an everglades prairie comprised of Purple Love Grass,Muhly Grass (pink-violet plume),and native wild flowers. This grass prairie would extend from the pond,across the front of the gathering area,under a woodenpedestrianbridge,anddowntothelake. The combined visual effect would be extraordinary:an epiphyte-embedded limestone wall partially enclosing an elevated alcove looking over the park,and existing beside the alcove,a coy and water lilly pond trickling into a waterfall that flows under an ornamental wooden bridge that in turn leads to a flowering everglades prairie.The overall aesthetics would be exceptional. /continued... ERPB Members Fuchs Park Master Plan April 21,2001 Page 3 of5 SW 80 Street Hardwood Hammock "Screen" The frontage along SW 80th Street is currently lined with mature Mahogany,Lysiloma,and other largetrees.However,avegetativeunderstoryisnotpresent,socurrentlythereisnobarrierfor thesightsandsoundsfromthestreet.Accordingly,thesolutionistoplantan understory-level shrublinetoscreen-outthestreet.However,instead of ordinaryhedgematerial,itisproposedto usefederally-listedthreatenedandendangeredshrubspeciessuchasSpicewood,Bitterbush,and Blackhead (all currently commercially available).These native shrubs willadd ornamental interest,andgreatlyincreasetheecologicalvalue of thehammockandpark. Aninformalrow of smallfloweringandornamentaltreescanbeplantedinjustoutside of the shade-lineforthehammocktrees(thedropinelevationatthis point meansthecanopy of these smalltreeswillalsohelpscreenoutsightsandsounds).Possiblecandidatesfortheshade-line ornamentals are Cinnamon Bark,Fiddlewood,Sweet Acacia,and Redberry Stopper.These trees wouldalsoadd ornamental interest,andfurtherincreasethe hammock quality. Western Lysiloma Hammock The topography of the western park areaisreceptivetothe creation of ahardwood hammock with Lysiloma (Wild Tamarind),thedominantnativecanopytreeinthisarea,asthecentral theme.A shrub line and understory tree themes would also be created,just like with the SW 80th Street hammock,in order to screen out sights andsounds.But the additional spaceinthis area allowsforanaturetrail within hammock trees,and increased bio-diversity foramore authentic hammock feel. Proposed Pinelands Because the topography along SW 81st Street is very high,and does not have a smooth slope downtothelake,onlya pineland is desirable atthislocation.A vegetation screenisnot needed at this location since the noise from US1 and 80th will be screened out by the hammocks and sound-barrierwalladjacenttothosestreets.Inaddition,therelativeopenness of apinelandwill allow the residents onSW 81st Streetto view the lake andpark without obstruction. Thepinelandswouldbecomprised of just DadeCountySlashPinesandSawPalmetto,andalso includeotherpinelandassociates,suchasthefloweringWillowBustic,PinelandAcacia,and Locustberry.Thepinelandswouldbeahighlyaestheticthemeforthesouthernlakeboundary. Sweet Bay Magnolia &Dahoon Holly Stand Thetopographyintheopenlawnareaonthenorthside of thelakeisveryflat,andonlya slightlyabovethewaterlevelinthelake(meaningthewatertableisequallyashigh).Theopen lawnspace wouldbepreserved,butanarea aesthetic interestisneededontheeastsideinorder toproperlydefineand"frame"theentrancetothelawnarea. /continued... ERPB Members Fuchs Park Master Plan April 21,2001 Page 4 of5 Itisproposetoplantacluster of DahoonHollyandSweetBayMagnoliatreestogetherwith native bromeliads and orchids,to define theeasternedge of the central lawnarea. Coastal Area Infurtherance of thegoalsvisual diversity andaesthetics,aswellasenvironmental education objectives,acoastal hammock canbeincorporatedatthe northeast corner of thelake.Allthree Mangrove species,Soapberry,Blolly,Bay Cedar,CoconutPalm,Green andSilver Buttonwood canallberepresented(just because thesespeciesaresalt-tolerant,doesn't meanthey can't grow infreshwater)"ina harmonious mix such as that whichwas used inthe1999Wetlands theme at the southeast corner of the lake. Environmental Education Nature Trails Itisthe expressed goal of this Master Plan torecreateeach of Miami-Dade County's indigenous ecosystems withinasingle park setting.Inasmuch,the species selection shall emphasize endemicspecies,especially those listedasthreatenedorendangered.Furthermore,treesshallbe planted togetherwith their natural botanicalassociatesin settings simulatingtheirnatural habitats.Everyeffort should bemadebytheCityAdministrationtoachievethehighestlevels of environmentalqualityatthisparkthroughthesystematicremoval of exotics,andlocatingrare andnativespeciestoshowcasewithinFuchsPark.Infurtherance of thisgoal,anenvironmental education naturetrialwillalsobe created toallowstudentsand park visitorstopassthrougheach of theseecologicalsettings,andlearnabouttheendemicspeciesand environmental matters throughaseries of trail markers andothersuchlearningtools. Throughthestandards of ecologicalexcellencecalledforinthisMasterPlan,itishopedthat nativebirdspecieswillnestandinhabitthepark,makingthisaplaceforbirdwatchersto observenativefaunain their naturalsetting.Thisgoalappearsveryachievablebecause,since the installation of the Wetlands areain1999,several uncommon birdspecies(uncommonin urbansettings)havebeenobservedatFuchs Park,including Osprey,GreatBlueHeron,Anhinga, and Moorhen. Water Feature /Fountain Afloatingwater fountain (verticalwater-jet sprays withcoloredlighting)istobe installed inthe center of the lake,as noted on the Master Plan. Closing Statements TheMasterPlanismeanttosetadirectionand objectives,andforeverdefinethe character and nature of this Park.Inasmuch,theMasterPlan provides a conceptual framework to develop specific landscaping plans inthe future,when funds become available;not every detail needs to be decided at this time. /continued... ERPB Members Fuchs Park Master Plan April 21,2001 Page 5 of 5 The bold design initiatives set forthinthis Master Plan would be realized bytheCity over the next several years.Notwithstanding,theseefforts,alltowarda singular visionsetforthherein, willtransformthis"highlyvisible"park,notonlyintothefinestpassiveparkintheCity,butalso thefinestnativebotanicalshowcaseintheCounty. cc:Ana Garcia,Parks &Recreation Director Ajibola Balogun,Director of Engineering &Construction Subrata Basu,ACM/Community Development Director Richard Lorber,Planning Director iNTECRrxv*'BsccxmLx.isN'cas ♦.iNcnt-.trsxQ.jsr Oty ofSouth Miami Community Development ♦6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143 ♦Phone (305)663-6326 Fax (305)668-7356 Semi-enclosed Alcove Existing Limestone Outcropping Proposed Lysiloma Hammock Sound-barrier Wall 1r7 Limestone Kasca (waterfall ,Fool Bridge Muhly /Love Grass Pratt Wclland SW 80 Street Open Space Lawn loosed Dahoon Holly\/L iTMagnolia Stand KU1 Proposed TCoastal Area Pavilion Lake Proposed Water Feature 1 i i 100 Proposed Transition Zone (Ornamentals)NatureTrail Existing.. Proposed Pinelands....L.L..\Wetlands SW 81 Street j—Irrigation Piping •••••NatureTrail Note:Ornamental pondandwater feature,andpark irrigation system, feedby underground pipingandpump,supplying waterfromlake. System powered bysolarpanelonwalland pavilion. Drawn by:DKG Date:3-22-2001 Revised:4-16-01 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAM "City of Pleasant Living" Proposed Comprehensive Development Plan for Fuchs Park Sff 80lh Street k US l MASTER SHEET C-l >jjb<t jo J3UJ03 lsaAvqijou ;b dojoinQ auoisauiiq jo AiaiA pafojj spuB[i9AA 6661 jo M3iA •-'--''•-''"••....•. Close-upviewoftreesalongSW80Streetandopenspacelawn . ..m ViewofTrafficonSW80thStreetseenthroughtrees Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive SouthMiami,Florida 33143 DearApplicant:W.Ajibola Balogun,Director Engineering &Construction Department May 1,2001 This letter is to confirm for the record that the request for approval of: LANDSCAPING PLAN [ERPB-01-030] 6420SW 80th Street South Miami,Fl was presented to the Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB)at its meeting on Tuesday,May 1,2001,and was: Approvedas presented. If you have any further questions regarding this application,please contact the Planning Department at (305)663-6347. Sincerely, Richard G.Lorber,AICP Planning Director Planning &ZoningDepartment An applicant may obtain a building permit after noon of the day after the ERPB meeting arwhic,fteapplicationwasproved,if all other requirements for the permit have been ^J*fi^£™£decision or recommendation may be Hied at any time before a building permit Kissued by fihng Che samewiththeCityClerkuponaformprescribedtherefore.Appeals may be taken by the applicant,interested citizens,or the city administration [per Section 20-6.2 (A)of City's Land Development Code]. THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI "Cily of Pleasant Living" CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -MEMORANDUM - TO: FROM: Environmental Review & Preservation Board (ERPB) David K.Go^din^^^ Stonnwatere&In^Ma^ger DATE: SUBJECT: April 23,2001 Landscaping Proposals Fuchs Park 2001 Plan SFCURP Grant Attached isa detailed landscaping proposal thathasbeen prepared in accordance withthe Fuchs Park Master Plan.This landscaping proposal therefore represents the first steps toward realizing thegoals of the Master Plan. This project is being funded through the South Florida Community Urban Resources Partnership (SFCURP)grant,a State-funded financial assistance program specifically for ecological enhancements.Accordingly,the attached plan focuses on the pressing need fora vegetative "screen"to block-out the sights and sounds of traffic along US1 and SW 80th Street. This landscaping proposal therefore falls under the Master Plan categories ofthe"SW 80th Street Hardwood Hammock Screen",the "Western Lysiloma Hammock",and "Wetland Fringe"as called-out on the Master Plan. SW 80th StreetHardwoodHammock As indicated in the Master Plan,a mature hardwood hammock is present along SW 80th Street. However,there isno understory of vegetation to block-out the sights andsoundsof traffic.The attachedplanaddressesthatdeficiency. First,a shrub line of native,endemic,and federally-listed threatened /endangered species is proposed to "fill inthe gaps"between the existing trees.The shrub line is expected to substantially eliminate the visual distractions of traffic.In addition,asasecond"lineof defense",an informal rowof small trees istobe planted along the shade line of the hardwood hammock.This proposed row of trees would compliment the existing small trees already present alongthe shade line. /continued ... ERPB Members Fuchs Park 2001 Plan April 23,2001 Page 2 of 3 Using small understory trees in this manner will accomplish three goals:(1)the tree canopies will further block-out traffic due to the drop in terrain elevation along the shade line;(2)the trees will give a two-tiered canopy effect,resulting in a greater impression of hammock size and density;and (3),the small trees such as the flowering Wild Cinnamon will add great ornamental interest tothepark. Western Lvsiloma Hammock There will be enough funding in the SFCURP grant to begin work along the western side ofthe park.Approximately eight large Australian Pines are to be removed,and replaced with a shurb line of spicewood together with several large Lysiloma (Wild Tamarind)and smaller hammock understory trees.In addition,work will also being on the "Wetland Fringe"part of the Master Plan.Three Paurotis Palms will be planted along the lakeshore,which will provide a very aesthetic visual backdrop for the view from the park pavilion and central lawn area.This will also create the first 70'ofthe nature trail which,inthe future,will circle the entire lake. Species List The following are the proposed species for this project,all ofwhich are 100%native to Miami- Dade County. Quantity Type Minimum Specifications 20 Spicewood 7-gallon 5 Blackbead 10'B&B 5 Bitterbush 3-eallon 5 Joewood 3-gallon 1 Fiddlewood 3-gallon 2 Cinnamon Bark 10'B&B RedberryStopper7-gallon Simpson Stopper 15-gallon Spanish Stopper 8'B&B RedStopper 7-gallon WhiteStopper 7-gallon Jamaican Caper 5'B&B 3 Lysiloma(Wild Tamarind)14'B&B 3 Paurotis Palms 14'B&B 1 Marlberry 5'B&B /continued... ERPB Members Fuchs Park 2001 Plan April 23,2001 Page 3 of 3 Closing Statements Thisprojecthastheadvantage of beingabletoprovide immediate results.Unlikethe1999 Wetlands Project which entailed clearing and replanting one corner ofthe lake (a time- consuming and disruptive process),the 2001 Project primarily focuses on "filling in"the gaps in the existing tree linewith understory vegetation,meaning that there will be comparatively little disruptiontotheenjoyment of thepark. Likewise,intheoneareaalongthe western parkboundarywhere substantial tree removal and replacement istotakeplace,a shrub line shall be planted along the road,thereby eliminating the visualopennesscausedbytheloss of trees. The proposed landscaping planwill increase the ecological valueofthePark dramatically.Not onlyare fifteen different species being represented (substantially increasing bio-diversity atthe park),eight federally-listed endangered or threatened tree species are included inthistotal, representing annotablesteptowardthe preservation of these"atrisk"species. Approval of this proposal is therefore recommended. cc:Ana Garcia,Parks &Recreation Director AjibolaBalogun,Director of Engineering&Construction SubrataBasu,ACM/CommunityDevelopmentDirector RichardLorber,PlanningDirector Note:corner details not shown Peltaphorum Umbrella S.Fig Blackbead x4 *i3 vs&^<y^-cr SW 80 Street xotirv^-'*Spicewoodx5 A Spanish Stopper ~£§&>£$MahofpSpicewoodx3ma11U M ToBe Removed NH Exotic A)Pine Unknown Exotics Red Stopper Bayan rsiloma X6 Redberry Stopper Sfe ^Simpson Stooper § Sapote WASD Pump Station 9 0 _Umbrella x2 riloma xlLr ™e *•Ly Lysiloma x2 o o i a> o .-> 3£- Exotic 7A.P ines to removed ,and rep Iaced w/W11 d Tamar ind x3 , Wh Ite Stopper ,F idd Iewood , BIackbead ,and Mar Iberry 1 A.Pine to be removed Li k Jamac Ian Caper x2 Wild Cinnamon x2 1"=40 1 of 3 Paurot Is Palms Iv.>Vl Drawn by:DKG Date:3-26-0I Revised:4-19-01 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI "City of Pleasant Living" ERPB Application Fuchs Park 2001 Project 80 Street&US 1 Existing Tree Proposed Tree Proposed Shrub (Spicewood, Blackbead,Bitterbush,and/or Joewood) PLANTING SHEET Ci-1 SelectedSpeciesforFuchs2001Project THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI •XXly of PletMnt Livlne" CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT —Fax Transmittal — TO:Russell Setti USDA Service Center FROM:David K.Goodtn^^^ Stormwater tJtility Meager DATE:May 10,2001 SUBJECT:Fuchs Park Contract.99-26 Vendor Approval Number of pages including cover:4 Thank youforyour approval letter.Per yourrequest,attachedforyourreviewistheline-item list of plants forthe $6,000 purchase order. Asyouwillnote,thissum purchases fifty-four(54)trees,which averages $111 perinstalledtree, avery reasonable sum.Infact,thiscostpertreeisbelowcost per theindustrystandard of $250 per tree. Please letme know if you have any other questions. Again,thank you. INTEGRITY*TCXCBX*.UBr4-C3B:♦INCLUSION City of South Miami Community Development ♦6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143 ♦Phone (305)663-6326 Fax (305)668-7356 FROM:FAX NO.:May.10 2EH31 12:54PI1 PI /*""""N Swift Florida Community-Urban Resource*Partnership UJ EKtiiixnr/tZaf —::<VSDAtmaSmUi Nststta!Tcj-at in Florida Fad*d Stqipvri Turn Coh.-wvjook Semtt Coty*rebvt Extfiur<ifi-USDA U.$.Ppiirt.mritqf Housing C Urivn U«i<ti6pmttt TotheCityofSouth Miami Community Development Department Mr.David Goodm Stormwalb Utilit>'Manager May 3.0,2001 Re:99-26 Fuchs Park Dear Mr.Goodin, Wehaveno objection toyour procedure Wecaution you to justify excessive costs for rareplants.Youmustsubmita Purcliase Ordertoourofficeforourapproval prior to any purchases. -RiisseCCM.Setti Russell \(Setti Project coordinator USI>A £»r,v^-Cccitei ♦M91 Owr-.g*Inv**Sal*6163Q «\>rnc,Fk>r:di 32314 EbQ»«fV54)792-2V84 ♦riT Ciii)792^96 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI "City ofPleasant living" CITY OFSOUTHMIAMICOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT —Fax Transmittal — TO:Russell Setti DATE:May 9,2001 USDA Service Center FROM:David K.Gse<^^SUBJECT:Fuchs Park Contract.99-26 Stormwater Utility r^nager Vendor Approval Number of Pages includingCover:7 As we discussed,the City of South Miami wants written approval for the vendors to do work on theabove referenced project. In the case of Veber's Jungle Garden,asI mentioned,this isa sole source vendor for the materials we wish to have installed.Also,Aventura Tree Service has an existing competitive bid award with the City that we wish to extend to this project.None of this is particularly unusual, but we want to make certain there will be no problems with reimbursement later.I have attached the City Commission items as additional background. As you indicated,the City will be certain to include citizen participation /environmental education outreach with the project.We will be sure to have community involvement in the tree plantings. Please fax me your approval at (305)668-7356 before Friday so that it will not delay our project. You can reach me at (305)668-7355 if you have any questions. Thankyou. INTBGRITV*EXCEU^ENOE ♦INCL*JSXO*ST City of South Miami Community Development ♦6130 Sunset Drive.South Miami.Florida 33143 ♦Phone (305)663-6326 Fax (305)668-7356 PROPOSAL DATE:April 10,2001 TO Mr.David Goodin Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami.Florida 33143 FROM:Stephen Nini RE:Native Tree Planting -Phase Please accept our bidforthe landscape for the above referenced work. Price is based on plant list dated April 17,2001via memorandum faxed to this office. '.••.• :'••'.•:• Native Tree Planting Phase 1 $6,000.00 Exclusions: 1.Eugenia confusa (Redberry stopper)not available."" Notes: IncAudejU \l\ 1.Site tobeprovided clear ofexotic and nuisance vegetation and construction debris 2.All a^eas tobe provided toVila&Sonat+/-.10'below finished landscape elevation. 3 Lysiloma latistiqua (Wild tamarind)not available at 14.Bid at 10'CAT If you have any questions,please donot hesitate to ca'l us. ton 9 \"0S <LMV VIIA 91-00 608 S0C XYJ SC *,!TOOS 60•SU