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RESOLUTION
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Agenda Item #
Re: Brewer Park Tree Removal —
LWCF Grant
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) improvements for Brewer Park include
the removal and replacement of exotic tree species such as Australian Pines, Brazilian
Pepper and Scheiflera among others. All of these trees are listed on DERM's
Prohibited Tree Species list. Some of the work will be accomplished in -house by Parks
and Recreation staff. However, the large Australian Pine trees require equipment and
manger beyond what in -house staff: can provide. The Australian Pines along the
canal will be removed, with the stumps remaining to provide for shoreline stabilization.
Although tree canopy replacement is not mandated for removal of prohibited tree
species, the grant does provide funding for a number of more suitable trees (bald
cypress) to be planted in place of the removed trees.
The Parks and Recreation Department has solicited quotations for the removal of 23
Australian Pines from the park, and the lowest responsive quotation was submitted by
Supermen Tree Service in the amount of $8,000.00.
The attached resolution would authorize the City Manager to disburse funds in the
amount of $8,000.00 to Supermen Tree Service for this work. Funding is available in
the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) account # 001.0000.131.1451 that
currently has a balance of $167,233.
We recommend that the City Manager be authorized to disburse the amount of
$8,000.00 to Supermen Tree Service for the removal
Brewer Park.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has received grant funding through the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for
improvements to Brewer Park; and
WHEREAS, one element of the improvements project is the removal and replacement of exotic
tree species in the park; and
WHEREAS, Supermen Tree Service has provided the lowest responsive quotation for the
removal of 23 Australian Pine trees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE ff RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH M[Akll, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to disburse $8,000.00 to Supermen Tree
ervice for the removal of Australian Pine trees from Brewer Park.
Section 2. That the payment in the amount of $8,000.00 be charged to the Land and Watef
Conservation Fund grant Account Number M1! 0000. 131.146 1, which currently has a balance of
$167,233.
Section 3® This resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
[�ASSED AND ADOPTED this day •
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RILL TO: ATTN MR: DOUG DAKER WORK TO BE PERFORMED AI
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6320 S.W. 65 AVE & 57 ST`
305-796-1568 FAX�k 305 -669 -1266 MIAMI. FL
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
GENERAL WORK AROUND AREA WHICH,WILL - INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING
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2S AUSTRALIAN PINES CUT DOWN 0 8,000.00
HAUL AWAY ALL RESULTING DEBRIS FROM THE ABOVE
DESCRIBED WORK
WE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERGROUND -LAWN SCAPE 08 CONCRETE DAMAGE.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO DO
THE WORK SPECIFIED. APPROVED BY: TOTAL T 8,000.00
WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS
THANK YOU!