Res. No. 114-99-10738RESOLUTION NO.114-99-10738
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE CONTRACTS,
CONCERNING TREE PURCHASES,AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH
NATIVE TREE NURSERY,HORTICULTURAL
SYSTEMS INC.,AND PLASENCIA NURSERY TO
PROVIDE TREES FOR THE FUCH'S PARK PROJECT AT
A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,400.00,WITH THE
DISBURSEMNT TO COME FROM ACCOUNT NO.
uu^2io00*131ENTITLED "FUCH'S PARK FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT"
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99.
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission of theCity of South Miami hassetforthagoal of
providing a nature study trail through Fuch's Parkto enhance the public's enjoyment of thispark,and;
WHEREAS,Native Tree Nursery,Horticultural Systems Inc.,and Plasencia Nursery have,
collectively,the largest available sizes of thedesiredtree species.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.The following quotes were received bythe City:
Species Height Vendor Cost
Cypress 12'
Buttonbush 4-6'
Southern Willow 3-4'
Sweet Bay 8'
NativeTreeNursery
Horticultural Systems,Inc.
Horticultural Systems,Inc.
Plasencia Nursery
$120 each
$4.98ea.+$300 (1-time delivery)
$2.06ea.+$300 (1-time delivery)
$175 each
Section 2.TheCity Manager is hereby authorized to enter into contracts withthe
above referenced vendorsatatotalcostnottoexceed$1,400.00fortheproject.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st dayofJune,1999.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
--CITY ATTORNEY
Scrivener's error 6/9/99
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Robaina:
Vice Mayor Oliveros:
Commissioner Feliu:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and Commission DATE:June 1,1999
FROM:Charles D.Scurr SUBJECT:Agenda Item #
CityManager ^y CommissionMeeting,
June 1,1999
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AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN
NURSERIES TO OBTAIN TREES
FOR FUCH'S PARK AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $1,400.00.
Theattached resolution seeksapprovaltorecreateanEvergladestypeenvironmentatone comer
of the Fuch's Parklake.Thepurpose of this endeavor istoaddtothevisualvariety of treesat
thepark,aswellastoserveasone of the "themes"alongafuturenaturestudytrail.Thisproject
isbeingfundedthroughaFloridaRecreationDevelopmentAssistanceProgramgrantspecifically
earmarkedforthispurpose.Youshouldalsonotethatthe Landscaping Committeehasalready
reviewedand approved thisproposal.
BACKGROUND
Inadditiontothevisualenhancementgoals,thisprojectwillalsoremoveseveralnuisancetrees,
andtherebyresultinanimprovementtothelake'swaterquality.Asyoumayknow,thePublic
Works Department isresponsibleforanumber of environmental issueson behalf of theCity,
particularlywithrespecttotheFederalCleanWaterAct(CWA)NationalPollutantDischarge
Elimination System(NPDES)regulations concerningsurfacewater quality.Inasmuch,Public
Worksmaintains Fuch's ParkLake,andisalsoresponsiblefortakingproactiveactionto
preservesurface water quality.
Withregardtowaterquality,Australian Pinesareextremely detrimental.The"pine needles"
from thesetreesinhibit understory growth,whichinturn contributes tosoilerosionand
embankmentcollapse.Furthermore,thedecomposition of theleavesinthewaterways
contributesto eutrophication (theanaerobicdecay of vegetativedebristhatleadstodecreased
dissolvedoxygenlevelsinthewater,aswellasmalodors).Accordingly,PublicWorkswould
liketocleartheAustralianPinesfromone comer of Fuch's ParkLake,andreplacethemwith
nativewetlandfloraspeciesaspart of ourcommitmenttotheCleanWaterAct,aswellasto
greatlyenhancethe appearance of thepark.
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Mayor and City Commission
Fuch's Park Proposal
June 1,1999
Page2 of3
ANALYSIS
Itis proposed to remove the Australian Pines from a25'x40'area along the lake shore,and
plant appropriate Everglade slough and hammock species in their place.The attached plan
shows the planting arrangement;each plant was selected for their overall aesthetics,flowering
characteristics,fragrance,and topographic requirements along the varying shoreline and
embankment elevations.Itis also proposed to attach epiphytic bromeliads (et al.)to the Cypress
treesoncetheybecomeestablished,andtoaddappropriateaquaticplantsand terrestrial
groundcover.Theoverallvisualeffectshouldbehighlyaesthetic,particularly whenthe
Buttonbush treesarein bloom.The restoration projectisbeing proposed nexttothe park
pavilion,anidealviewinglocation.
This shall bethefirst project toward a greater commitment to creating other landscaping themes
foran eventual naturetrail.Future projects caninclude recreations of various coastal
communities,hardwood hammocks,and pinelands.Inthis way,such landscaping projects have
the potential to serve environmental education goals in addition to providing greater visual
variety inthiscommunitypark.
Theavailableheights of thetreespeciesareasfollows:
Species HeightVendor Cost
Cypress 12'Native Tree Nursery $120 each
Buttonbush 4-6'Horticultural Systems,Inc.$4.98ea.+$3 00(1-time delivery)
Southern Willow 3-4'Horticultural Systems,Inc.$2.06ea.+$300(1-time delivery)
Sweet Bay8'Plasencia Nursery $175 each
Therefore,the total cost for all the desired trees are as follows:
Species Number Unit Price Cost
Cypress 4 $120each $480.00
Buttonbush 3 $4.98each $14.94
Southern Willow 4 $2.06each $8.24
$300.00 delivery
Sweet Bay 3 $175 each $525.00
Total Cost $1,328.18*
*Note:thisfiguredoesnotincludethecostfortheremoval of theAustralianPinestreesin
the project area.A separate resolution on tonight's agenda names Aventura Tree Service as the
vendor to remove these trees ata cost of $2,750.00,including stump removal.
/continued...
Mayor and City Commission
Fuch's Park Proposal
June 1,1999
Page 3 of3
The nurseries contacted for quotes,inadditiontotheones listed above,include:Botanies
Wholesale,SylvanFarms,D.R.BatesSeedsNursery,ZoneTenNursery,andSweetBay
Nursery.Theseothernurseriesdidnothavethespeciesdesired,oronlyofferedsmallertrees
than the vendors listed above.
Therefore,the attached resolution namesNativeTree Nursery,Horticultural Systems,Inc.,and
Plasencia Nursery for this project.
CONCLUSIONS &RECOMMENDATIONS
Thisinnovative landscaping proposalshallgreatlyenhancethe aesthetics andambience of
Fuch's Park.Moreover,anongoingcommitmenttothecreation of anaturetrailwillnotonly
provideaexcitingnewdimensiontothiscommunitypark,butmayalsoestablishtheCity of
SouthMiamiasaleaderin environmental preservation.
Approval of this resolution is therefore recommended.
-The total expenditure wouldnotexceed $1,400.00 (basebidsplussmall contingency),and the
disbursement wouldcomefromAccountNo.131.000.2210 entitled "Fuch's Park Grant
Matching Fund Renovation ofShelter/Nature Study ".This account currently hasa balance of
approximately $11,000 remainingforfiscal year1998/99.
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—Courtesy Notice —
Fuch's Park Improvements
Dear Home Owner:
Even though you arenota part ofthe City ofSouth Miami,you no
doubtenjoythe amenities ofFuch's Park.The City is preparing to install
new trees toadd the visual variety at the park.Moreover,the attached
plan hasthe potential toserveasa part ofa future nature trail in the park.
This project will also remove several nuisance trees called Australian
Pines.These trees,besides being environmentally undesirable,are also
very tall and have thepotentialto damage the homes on the south sideof
the street if they fall duringa storm.
If you have any questions or comments,pleasefeelfreetocontact
theCityof South Miami Public Works Departmentat 663-6350.
"Cityof Pleasant Living"
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HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS,INC
P.O.BOX 70,GOLF COURSE ROAD
PARRISH,FLORIDA 34219
941-776-1760 OR U.S.TOLL FREE
800-771-4114 FAX:941-776-2410
WEB SITE:www.ecomgnit.coni
EMAIL:hort@ecomgmt.com
FAX COVER SHEET
To:David Goodin Fax:305-261-3791
'From:Sandy Mazer Date:5/26/99
Re:Price Quote Pages:2
CC:
David,
Attached isthe quote yourequested.The freight would be through commercial carrierand
the total freight cost is 5^00 00.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,feelfreetocallmeat 800-771-4114.1 willonlybeintheoffice
until 1*30 today.however,Iwill be back tomorrow normal times.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
TO*.Horticultural Systemi
FROM:David IC Goodin
Engineering Inspector
DATE:May 18,1999
SUBJECT:Price Quotes
Native TreeSpecies
The CityofSouth Miami is undertaking a special nativetree landscaping'project in oneof our
parks.Please provide us with prices for the following trees,ifyou have acceis to them:
Name
Cypress
Buttonbush
Southern Willow
Sweet bay
Scientific Name
Taxodiuro distichuxn
"pond"cypress preferred
Cephalanthus occidectalis
Salix caroliniana
Magnolia virginiana
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Available sizes and prices
Delivery costs (line-item option)
Installation costs (line-item option)
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DATE:Moy 10,1999
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