Res. No. 075-99-10699RESOLUTION NO.75-99-10699
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI.FLORIDA.AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DISBURSE A SUM NOT TO EXCEED
$14,000.00 TO BE USED FOR TREE PURCHASES AMONG
BOTANIC WHOLESALE INC..PLASENCIA NURSERIES,
SYLVAN NURSERY FARMS LLC,TROPICAL FALLS
LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE INC..AND TROPICAL
TREE WORKS FOR PROVIDING AND PLANTING STREET
TREES IN THE SNAPPER CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1997 CHARETTE AND CHARGING
THIS DISBURSEMENT TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 1-0000-245.10-
00 "PRIOR YEAR'S ENCUMBRANCE".
WHEREAS,the1997 Snapper Creek Neighborhood Charette called for
increasing the area's tree canopy to enhance aesthetics and provide more shade,and;
WHEREAS,open purchase orders are being established with tree nurseries to
utilize the funding set aside for implementation of the Charette recommendations.
NOW THEREFORE,beit RESOLVED bythe MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION of the CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI.FLORIDA that
Section 1.The City Manager is hereby authorized to disburse thea sum notto
exceed $14,000.00 tobe distributed among five tree nurseries approved for open POson
availability for approximately 60 street treesinthe Snapper Creekneighborhood.
Section 2.This resolution shall be effective immediately upon approval.
PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis 13*"day April 1999
ATTEST:
Cl'rY CLERK 7/
READ ANJ^APPROVED AS TO FORM:
^CfTY ATTORNEY <
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Robaiha:
Vice Mayor Oliveros:
Commissioner Feliu:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
CITYOF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayorand Commission DATE:April 13.1999
l ,>RE:Agenda Item #**J
0$*'Snapper Creek Charette Tree Planting
FROM:Charles D.Scun^a
Program -Phase I
The attached resolution seeks Commission approval ofa $14,000.00 expenditure to implement
thefirstphase of atreeplantingprograminaccordancewiththerecommendations of the 1997
Snapper Creek Neighborhood Charette.The funding will be used to buy trees from among five
vendors approved for open purchase orders.The purchase amount from each vendor will depend
onthe availability of specific tree species atthetimeof approval.Authorization to establish
open purchase orders withthe vendors is being sought intoday's agenda.
BACKGROUND
IntheFebruary 1997,theneighborhoodcharettewasconductedtoaddresstheneedsanddesires
of the residents in the area known as Snapper Creek neighborhood.Among the
recommendations developed at the sessions was the planting of street trees throughout the
neighborhood.At this point,the City is ready to initiate a phased-in tree planting program to
address the charette recommendations.
ANALYSIS
The Charette didnot specify the number or species of trees toplantin each block.To determine
the quantity and mix of street trees in the neighborhood,Public Works undertook a street-by
street survey and evaluation was conducted.The existing trees were documented,and whenever
possible a similar theme was followed for the particular block or string of blocks.In blocks
where few trees exist,consideration was given to the need for shade and/or color (flowering
trees).
Undertaking aproject of thisa magnitude usually entails anumberof constraints.Oneofour
constraints istheaffordabilityand availability oftrees.Asecondoneistheexistence of
underground and overhead utility lines.Based on the available funding,the specifics of the
Charette document,and existing conditions we have arrived ata reasonable implementation
approach to beautify the Snapper Creek neighborhood.Approximately 60 trees will be planted
throughout the neighborhood (the exact number will depend on utility locations),resulting in the
achievement of roughly 20 percent of the eventual goal.The tree purchase and installation will
be performed by contractors subject to the approval of open purchase orders included in this
agenda.Theplanisdepictedinthe attached map.
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MAYOR AND COMMISSION PAGE TWO APRIL 13,1999
Funding for this project will come from Snapper Creek Charette fund,account no.1-000-245-
10-00,"Prior Year's Encumbrance ".The balance remaining on the account willbe $500.00.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The implementation of the Snapper Creek Charette tree program can be achieved ina gradual,
phased-in approach.To this end,the proposed plan and expenditure offers an opportunity to
plant a significant number of trees by mid-June.Approval is recommended.
Attachments