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3/7/02
RESOLUTION NO. q2— 234
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION,
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REVISE THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR
THE SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION AND
HOMEBUYERS FINANCING PROGRAMS BY DECREASING
THE LEVEL OF REHABILITATION FINANCING
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE IN THE FORM OF GRANTS
OR LOW-INTEREST LOANS FROM $40,000 TO
$25,000 FOR ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNER(S) THAT
OCCUPY THEIR HOME(S) AS THEIR PRINCIPAL
RESIDENCE(S); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THE
PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO PROGRAM GUIDELINES,
ENTITLED "SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION
PROGRAM," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PRESENT THE
CITY COMMISSION WITH SPECIFIC PROJECTS, AS
DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR REHABILITATION
FUNDING IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM DESIGNATED
IN THE PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 99-429, adopted June 22, 1999,
approved and adopted the City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan
(1999-2004); and
WHEREAS, the Five Year Consolidated Plan emphasizes a long
term homeownership strategy for stabilizing the City's
predominately residential neighborhoods through the
establishment of seven "Homeownership Zones"; and
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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
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WHEREAS, another key element of the Five -Year Consolidated
Plan also emphasizes revitalization of a substantial number of
single family homes that fall below minimum housing standards,
owned by low and moderate income homeowners, who lack the
financial capacity or credit -worthiness required to obtain home
repair financing; and
WHEREAS, due to the number of families and individuals
living below the poverty level and the number of over -crowded
and substandard housing units in the City, Resolution No. 99-429
approved the Administration's recommendation to modify the
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program to provide home
improvement assistance to homeowners throughout the City in the
form of grants to upgrade properties to safe and sanitary
housing standards, and to remedy existing code violations; and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of Resolution No. 99-429, the
City Commission also approved providing financial assistance to
individuals interested in purchasing a home in the City through
the Homebuyers Financing Program; and
WHEREAS, presently eligible homeowners may receive a
ten year deferred payment loan that is reduced by ten percent
(10 percent) per year as long as the homeowners continue to own
and occupy the properties; and
WHEREAS, due to the increased demand for financial
assistance through the City's Single Family Rehabilitation and
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Homebuyers Financing Programs and limited funding resources
available through the State and federal governments, it is
necessary that the City reduce the level of financial assistance
available and implement a grant and/or low interest loan
strategy for both of the Programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is willing to consider
authorizing rehabilitation financial assistance in excess of
$25,000 on an individual project by project basis; and
WHEREAS, certain revisions to the Program implementation
guidelines are necessary to reduce the amount of the financial
assistance available for the acquisition/purchase of single
family residential units which will be repaid upon transfer of
title to the unit or upon refinancing of the unit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The City Manager is directed to revise the
Single Family Rehabilitation and Homebuyers Financing Programs
by decreasing the level of rehabilitation financing assistance
available in the form of grants or low-interest loans from
$40,000 to $25,000 for eligible homeowner(s) that occupy their
home(s) as their principal residence(s).
Section 3. The City Manager is authorizedll to implement
and administer the City's Single Family Rehabilitation and
Homebuyers Financing Programs in accordance with the guidelines,
entitled "City of Miami Single Family Rehabilitation Program,"
attached and incorporated.
Section 4. The City Manager is further directed to
present the City Commission with specific projects, as deemed
appropriate, for rehabilitation funding in excess of the maximum
designated in said Program guidelines.
1� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with
all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney,
including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City
Charter and Code provisions.
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Section S. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2/
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON
CITY CLERK
T RO VILARELLO
TY ATTORNEY
W6053:tr:BSS
March
2002.
AND CORRECTNESS`
2/ If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become
effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was
adopted and passed. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it
shall not become effective unless the City Commission overrides
the veto.
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CITY OF MIAMI
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REHABILITATION PROGRAM
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City of Miami
Single Family Rehabilitation Program
The City's Single Family Rehabilitation Program provides homeowner's financial assistance to
rehabilitate owner occupied residential properties located in the City of Miami.
A. Single family, Owner -Occupied House
This Program is appropriate for single family (one (1) unit) houses that are owner occupied.
Eligibility will be determined by the requirements of the funding source based on family income
and the total number of persons in the household.
Total Program Financial Assistance
A maximum of $25,000.00 or the actual cost of the rehabilitation, whichever is less, will be provided
in the form of a 0 — 3% loan repayable at the time of property sale and change of title or at the time
of refinancing which increases the first mortgage principal balance.
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City of Miami
Single Family Rehabilitation Program
(Owner -occupied one (1) unit residences)
Guidelines
Definitions:
Decent, Safe and Sanitary Housing- A dwelling unit or building meeting Federal Occupancy
standards as defined in 24 CFR 882.109 and CFR 882.405.
Dwelling Unit - An independent living unit containing, at a minimum, a bathroom, kitchen or
kitchenette and a living area/bedroom.
Hazardous Condition- A code violation that t is an immediate, serious threat to the health and/or
safety of the occupant of dwelling unit.
Income- The gross amount received from all sources by every person residing in the dwelling
including wages, pension, Social Security, interest, rent, dividends, etc.
Income Limits- The maximum amount that can be earned to qualify for a specific assistance
category, based on family size (those actually living at the property) and the median income for
Miami as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Owner -Occupant- The title holder to a residential structure whose primary living unit is located in
the structure.
Residential- A property used only for dwelling purposes. No commercial or office activities are
allowed on the property.
Single Family Dwelling- A property of (1) dwelling unit.
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Program Description:
A. Owner Occupant Single Family House — One (1) Unit.
An income eligible house hold may receive financial assistance to correct a hazardous condition or
conditions and correct other codes violations. The financial assistance may not exceed the lesser of (1)
the actual cost of rehabilitation or (2) $25,000.00. Financial Assistance will not be made if any
hazardous conditions would remain after rehabilitation. If all hazardous conditions are corrected,
other code violations may be corrected within the $25,000 limit.
Elip-ibility
1. An applicant must be the owner occupant of a single unit residential property located in
the City of Miami. Priority for program participation will be given to elderly and disabled
applicants.
2. The property must not have received assistance for hosing rehabilitation from the City of
Miami, Dade County or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during
the previous five (5) years.
3. The applicant must meet the household income requirements of the funding source.
4. The applicant should have evidence of title of the property to be rehabilitated. The
applicant must satisfy any liens, which may cause foreclosure of the collateral property
prior to loan processing. City of Miami liens, fines, and /or fees must be satisfied and/or
paid off, or in some instances the City may allow the property owner to mitigate or
otherwise resolve the fine/fee with the appropriate City Board or Department. Proof of
same, in writing, must be submitted by the applicant as part of their rehabilitation
application.
5. The applicant should pay all due City, County Federal, and school taxes.
6. The property must need repairs to meet the decent, safe, and sanitary standard.
7. The property should consist of one (1) owner occupied residential unit.
8. The property must conform to the requirements of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance.
9. The applicant's credit history for the past twelve month period may not show any
outstanding credit problems.
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Eligible Costs:
All rehabilitation work must be done in the following order:
1. The actual cost of rehabilitation necessary to bring the property to the decent, safe, and
sanitary standard, i.e. correct health and safety violations.
2. The actual cost of rehabilitation necessary to bring the property to South Florida Building
code, i.e. correct code violations.
3. The cost of rehabilitation to correct or remove incipient violations including all physical
conditions of the property which, if not repaired, would deteriorate into actual violations
of the decent, safe, and sanitary standard of the South Florida Building Code within two
years .
4. The cost of building permits and related fees required to carry out the proposed
rehabilitation work, including but not limited to architect and engineering fees.
Ineligible Cost:
1. Work so extensive as to be equivalent to new construction or reconstruction of the property.
(This does not exclude so-called "gut" rehabilitation of a property if necessary to meet the
South Florida Building Code.)
2. General Property Improvements.
3. The repair or construction of swimming pools, but not the cost to fill in or eliminate them
from the property.
4. Materials, fixtures, equipment or landscaping of a type or quality which substantially
exceeds that customarily used in Miami for properties of the same general type as the
property to be rehabilitated.
5. Purchase, installation or repair of furnishings.
6. Cost of acquiring the property to be rehabilitated.
7. Any reimbursement for work done prior the approval of the financial aid, or contracted for,
either verbally or in writing, prior to the approval of the assistance.
8. Payment of any lien or judgment against the property including back taxes.
Loan Recaptured/Payment
A. Refinance that increases the first mortgage principal balance requires repayment of the
balance of the City's loan,
B. Transfer of the title occurs prior to the expiration of the loan term, due to the following.
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1. Death of Homeowner- heirs to the previous owner can assume the remainder of
the assistance outstanding, providing they have been certified as income eligible
by the City, and the they reside in the house as their primary residence.
2. Sale, Lease, other Transfer of Title- the remainder of the outstanding assistance
must be repaid to the City in one lump sum payment.
Waivers
The Director of the Department of Community Development shall have the authority to waive any
requirements stated in these guidelines other than those required by the funding to further the
purposes and the objectives of the Community Development Program of the City of Miami. All such
waivers shall documented in the applicant file. However, the following item shall not be waived:
A. The requirements that property receiving assistance must meet the rehabilitation standards of 24
CFR 882.109 and 24 CFR 882.405.
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Appendix
Housine Quality Standards
Housing rehabilitated in this program shall meet the Performance Requirements set forth in this
section. In addition, the housing shall meet the Acceptability Criteria set forth in this section.
A. Sanitary Facilities
1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall include its own sanitary facilities
which are in proper operating condition, can be used in privacy, and are adequate
for personal cleanliness and the disposal system.
2. Acceptability Criteria. A flush toilet in a separated, private room, a fixed basin with
hot and cool running water, and a shower or tub with hot and cold running water
shall be present in the dwelling unit, all in proper operating condition. These
facilities shall utilize an approved public or private disposal system
B. Food Preparation and Refuse Disposal
1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall contain suitable space and equipment to
store, prepare, and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services
for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage where
necessary (e.g., garbage cans).
2. Acceptability Criteria. The unit shall contain the following equipment in proper operating
condition. cooking stove or range and a refrigerator of appropriate size for the unit and a kitchen
sink with hot and cold running water. The sink shall drain into an approved public or private
system. Adequate space for the storage, preparation and serving of food shall be provided.
C. Space and Security
_1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall afford the family adequate space and
security.
2. Acceptability Criteria. A Living room, kitchen area, and bathroom shall be present; and the
dwelling unit shall contain at least one sleeping or living/sleeping room of appropriate size for each
two persons. Exterior doors and windows accessible from outside the unit shall be lockable.
D. Thermal Environment
1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall have and be capable of maintaining a
thermal environment for the human body.
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2. Acceptability Criteria. The dwelling unit shall contain safe heating and/or cooling to each
room in the dwelling unit appropriate for the climate to assure a healthy living environment.
Unvented room heaters which burn gas, oil or kerosene are unacceptable.
E. Illumination and Electricity
1. Performance Requirement. Each room shall have adequate natural or artificial illumination
to permit normal indoor activities and to support the health and safety of occupants.
Sufficient electrical sources shall be provided to permit use of essential electrical appliances
while assuring safety from fire.
2. Acceptability Criteria. Living and sleeping rooms shall include at least one window. A ceiling
or wall type light fixture shall be present and working in the bathroom and kitchen area. At
least two electrical outlets, one of which may be an overhead light, shall be present and
operable in the living are, kitchen area, and each bedroom area.
F. Structure and materials
1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be structurally sound so as not to pose any
threat to the health and safety of the occupants and so as to protect the occupants from the
environment.
2. Acceptability Criteria. Ceilings, walls and floors shall not have any serious defects such as
severe bulging or leaning, large holes, loose surface materials severe buckling or noticeable
movements under walking stress, missing parts or other serious damage. The roof structure shall be
firm and the roof shall be weather tight. The exterior or wall structure and exterior wall surface shall
not have serious leaning, buckling, sagging, tracks or holes, loose siding, or other serious damage.
The condition and equipment of interior and exterior stairways, halls porches, walkways, etc. shall
be such as not to present a danger of tripping or falling. Elevators shall be maintained in safe and
operating conditions.
G. Interior Air Quality
_1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be free of pollutants in the air at levels,
which threaten the health of the occupants.
2. The dwelling shall be free from dangerous levels of air pollution from carbon monoxide, sewer
gas, fuel gas, dust, and other harmful air pollutants. Air circulations shall be adequate throughout
the unit. Bathroom areas shall have at least one operational window or other adequate exhaust
ventilation.
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H. Water Supply
_1. Performance Requirement. The water supply shall be free from contamination.
2. Acceptability Criteria. The unit shall be served by an approved or private sanitary water
supply.
1. Lead Based Paint
_1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be in compliance with HUD Lead Based
Paint regulations, 24 CFR, Part 35, issued pursuant to the Lead Based Poisoning Prevention Act, 42
U.S.C. 4801.
2. Acceptability Criteria. Same as Performance Requirement.
J. Access
— 1. Performance Requirement. The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained
without unauthorized use of other private properties, and the building shall provide an alternate
means of egress in case of fire.
2. Acceptable Criteria. The dwelling unit shall be usable and capable of being maintained without
unauthorized use of other private properties. The building shall provide an alternate means of egress
in case of fire (such as fir stairs or egress through windows.)
K. Site and Neiehborhood
1. Performance Requirement. The site and shall be reasonable free from disturbing noises and
reverberations and other hazards to the health, safety, and general welfare of the occupants.
2. Acceptability Criteria. The site and neighborhood shall not be subject to serious adverse
environmental condition, natural or manmade, such as dangerous walks, steps, instability, flooding,
poor drainage, septic tank back-ups, sewage hazards or mudslides; abnormal air pollution, smoke or
dust, excessive noise, Vibration, or vehicular traffic, excessive accumulations of trash, vermin or
rodent infestation; or fire hazards.
L. Sanitary Condition
_ 1. Performance Requirement. The unit and its equipment shall be in sanitary conditions.
2. Acceptability Criteria. The unit and its equipment shall be free of vermin and rodent
infestation.
M. Eneray Efficient
_1. Performance Requirement. Caulking and weather stripping are required as energy conserving
improvements. Other appropriate energy conserving improvement such as insulation and storm
windows must be accomplished as part of the rehabilitation under this program determines these
improvements to be practicable, cost effective and financially feasible.
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HOMEBUYER'S ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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Homebuyers Assistance Program
Introduction
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The City of Miami, Florida is committed to addressing the issue of affordable housing, by actively
seeking various strategies for meetings the homeownership housing needs of very low, low and
moderate income persons.
The Department of Community Development will implement the Homebuyer's Assistance Program
on a Citywide basis to accomplish the following objectives:
1. Provide Down payment / Mortgage Buy- down and closing cost assistance for
homebuyers purchasing a newly constructed or existing home located within City of
Miami limits;
2. To spur reinvestment of private capital in older residential neighborhoods; and
3. To complement other public neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Eligible Mortgagors
Income
The program is designed to benefit very low, low and moderate income families.
Applicant's household gross annual income adjusted for family size must not exceed 80%
of the median income published by the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development
at time of closing. Current income levels are listed below. Income is calculated on current
and future earnings, taking into consideration future pay -increases. Applicants who are
self employed must submit personal and corporate tax turns, year to date Profit and Loss
iStatements
and Balance Sheet.
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Credit
Applicant's credit history for the past twelve moth period may not show any derogatory
credit.
Collection accounts must be paid and or resolved. Bankruptcies must have been
discharged for a period of 24 months.
Applicants must have reestablished credit, i.e. FPL, Water, Telephone payments histories
will be considered only if verified through a credit bureau.
Financing
Applicants must be approved for a first mortgage from a mortgage lender.
Proposed first mortgage financing arrangements must be found acceptable to the City.
The City of Miami reserves the right to evaluate and deny mortgage financing terms not
found acceptable and / or beneficial to an applicant or the City.
First mortgage financing in the form of "B/C" paper or negative amortization mortgages
are not acceptable.
Adjustable rate mortgages must be qualified at the highest rate allowed by note.
I Lender may not receive or pay -out "Par Plus" premiums in exceeds of 1.5%, of first
mortgage amount.
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Counseling
First mortgage lender must provide "Home Buyer's counseling" Program. It is required
that homebuyers undergo homeowner's counseling sessions in an effort to curtail the
possibility of foreclosure and loss of homeownership status. Counseling sessions must b
evidenced by certification of completion provided by first mortgage lender.
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Escrow
First Mortgage lender must escrow funds for the payment of property taxes and property
insurance for the term of the first mortgage. "Non Escrow" loans are not considered
acceptable.
Subsidy
Applicant must qualify for the highest amount possible with the first mortgage lender.
Lender's primary housing ratio must be as close to, but not exceed, 30% of the household
income. At no time shall the total subsidy, including closing cost, exceed $25000.
1 Closing Cost
II Maximum closing costs paid with Homebuyer's Program funds is $2,400.00.
Seller Contribution
I Maximum seller contribution towards the transaction may not exceed 6% of purchase
price.
Qualifying Requirements
In determining the qualification of a household / applicant for SHIP program assistance,
the City utilizes the following qualifying ratios:
The housing expense to income ratio may not exceed 30% of gross household income
adjusted for family size, and
The total debt to income ratio may not exceed 45%
The housing expense to income ratio takes into consideration the total monthly
Expense of the home being purchased, which includes principal, interest (on first
mortgage), taxes, insurance, and condominium association or homeowners association fees
(if any), and dividing this total by the household's gross monthly income. The result
cannot exceed thirty (30%) percent. Adjustable rate mortgages must be qualified at
highest rate allowed by note.
The total debt to income ratio consist of the addition of the total housing expenses, plus all
other monthly expense, such as credit card payment, personal loans, auto loans, alimony
or child support and any other monthly expenses that will take more than 12 moths to be
paid off. The total of these expenses is divided by the household total gross income. The
result cannot exceed forty five (45%) percent.
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Sales Price
Maximum sales price for a newly built unit (never before occupied) is $158.855.00.
Maximum sales price for an existing unit is $148,466.00
Documentation
Applications being submitted for consideration must include the following documents.
* Lender Commitment showing terms and conditions of first mortgage. Lender may
not receive or pay -out "Par Plus" premiums in exceeds of 1.5% of first mortgage
amount.
* Uniform Residential Loan Application (FNMA 1003) executed at time of
application, and final showing corrections and updates.
* Credit Report- Tri merge credit reports (three repository i.e., Trans Union,
Equifax, and Expirian) showing public records.
* Verifications of Employment for all employed members of the household.
* IRS 1040 (for previous 2 years), Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet, for self-
employed members of the household.
* Copies of Social Security, Pension or other assistance received by any member of
household.
* Verifications of Deposit or copies of bank statements for the most recent 6 moths.
for all accounts held in the name of or for the benefit of any members of the
household.
* Proof of sale on any residential property currently owned by borrowers.
* Explanations for derogatory credit during the last 12 months.
CJI * Purchase / Sale Agreement executed by all parties (original) with copies of deposit
]] checks.
* Appraisal- Original with photos, naming City of Miami as lender (442 with photos
if applicable.)
* Disclosures- All government disclosures (RESPA), including Good Faith Estimate,
signed within 72 hours of initial loan application.
* Authorization Forms- General release and authorization to verify and IRS form
4506, executed by all members of the household over the age of 18.
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Grove Tree Man Trust
Grovenor Site Tree Evaluations
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To determine my recommendations regarding tree disposition, I considered tree species,
size, and condition, together with my professional knowledge and experience related to
tree performance and construction issues.
To appraise tree values, I used the methodology outlined in the Guide for Plant Appraisal,
91h edition (Council of Tree & Landscape Appraisers, 2000. ISA, Champaign, IL).
Since this property is currently unused, I appraised only those trees which have a value to
the community, as defined in the Miami -Dade County tree ordinance; these include
specimen trees (those with trunk diameters of 18 inches or greater, with the exception of
those trees on the list of exemptions), and trees in the public right-of-way. For hardwood
trees, the Trunk Formula Method was used; for palms, the Replacement Cost Method was
used. All other trees (except exempted species) had the square footage of canopy
coverage calculated, and using the formulae in the Miami -Dade County code, an
estimated cost of mitigation was determined.
RESULTS
I have recommended preservation under covenant of the following trees:
Tree No. Species
2
Quercus virginiana
7
Quercus virginiana
8
Quercus virginiana
9
Quercus virginiana
28
Bursera simaruba
65
Quercus virginiana
66
Quercus virginiana
Sprd
Ht.
Live Oak
30'
Live Oak
45'
Live Oak
45'
Live Oak
40'
Gumbo Limbo
35'
Live Oak
40'
Live Oak
40'
Sprd
dbh
Value
50'
23"
$ 7,780
40'
23"
$ 8,290
70'
23.5"
$ 8,110
40'
22"
$ 7,150
50'
23",20"
$22750
50'
29.5"
$18810
65"
36.5"
$26600
Trees 477 and #79 are lofty fig, Ficus altissima, which is listed as a prohibited species in
the Miami -Dade County ordinance. However, these two specimens are huge and in very
good condition. They are highly visible from South Bayshore Drive, which is a
designated scenic corridor. They also provide extensive canopy coverage and screening
of the adjacent building. I highly recommend preservation of these two trees. A dollar
value cannot be assigned to these trees until a determination regarding their preservation
status is made. Their total canopy coverage exceeds 31,500 sf.
Retention of many other trees is recommended, but alternatives such as relocation or
mitigation are specified in most cases. Mitigation is recommended for those trees in poor
condition. Removal (no mitigation requirements) is recommended for prohibited species.
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Grovenor Site Tree Evaluations
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The total value of specimen -sized trees and publicly -owned trees is $184,760.
The total canopy coverage of all other trees (except 977 and #79) is 34,518 sf. When
converted to mitigation requirements (1 12 -foot shade tree per 500 sf OR 1 8 -foot shade
tree per 300 sf), total tree value is $20,000 (installed cost of replacement trees).
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, I am recommending preservation under covenant of 6 live oak trees and 2
gumbo limbo trees. I have appraised the value of all specimen trees and publicly -owned
trees to total $184,760. Total canopy coverage of all remaining non-exempt species is
3 4,5 18 sf, with a mitigation value of $20,000.
Thank you for the opportunity to be involved with this project. Please call me if you
have any questions about this report or additional needs for assistance.
Sincerely,
Lisa H. Hammer
Horticultural Consultant
enclosure: special purpose survey
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Tree No. Scientific Name I
Common Name
Height
Spread
DBH
Health
Structure
Comments I I
Recommendation
Vakie
lo— 1 Quercus virainiana
Live Oak
5'
0'
1"
Medium
Med-Poo Dieback, Decay, Wounds, Poor Struc
Retain or Mitigate
$4,370
ii - 2 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
50'
3"
Good-MeGood-Me
Small dead branches, love vine
Preservel
$7,780
i 0k- - 3 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
35'
0'
19"
Medium
Medium
Few dead branches, love vine, not st Retain or Mitigate
$5,080
i - 4 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
35'
30'
18"
Medium
Med-Poo,Large dead branches, topped, diebac Retain or Mitigate
$3,930
I - 5 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
0'
18.5", 19 Med-Go
Med-Poo
odom, stubs, decay, dead branches Retainor Mitigate
$10,210
i S - 6 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
35'
0'
13.5"
Med-Poo Poor
Wound, cavity, decay, codo pped
Retain or Mitigate
14 sf
i(a -- 7 Quercus virainiana
Live Oak
5'
0
3"
Good
Good
Good general condition
Preserve
$8,290
i - 8 Quercus vi iniana
Live Oak
5'
0'
3.5"
Good
Medium
Good general condition
Preservel
$8,110
lie- 9 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
0'Good-Me
Good -Me
Good general condition
Preservel
$7,150
- 10 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
35'
16", 15.5 Medium
Medium
leaning under can of #9 811, codom Retain or Mitigate
$6+,840
.2 o --11 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
60,
6"
Medium
Medium
Codom, some twig dieback, dead brai Retain or Mitigate
$9,840
.Zi -12 Delonix regia
Royal Poinciana
35'
0'
12"
Medium
Poor
Tall, thin, small canopy very high .
IMItigate
314 sf
�l- 13 Delonix regia
Royal Poinciana
0'
30'
12"
Medium
Medium
Tall, thin, small canopy ve high
IRetain or Mitigate
707 sf
8a -14 Bursera simaruba
Gumbo Limbo
81
110,
.5", 3.2 Medium
Medium
Codom, next to concrete pole
Miti at
79 :t
-15 Ficus ben halensis
Banyan
Prohibited S ecies
emove
$0
1r4-16 Ficus aures I
Strangler Fig
0'
30'
12,610"
Good
Poor
On fence
Retain or Mitigate
707sf
8s*- 17 Ficus aures I
Stran ler Fig
0'
0'
14,12,6
Good
Poor
On fancL4
Retain or Mitigate
707 sf
1 - 18 Ficus ben halensis
Banyan I
Prohibited Species
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$0
,2- 19 Ficus aures
Otrangler Fig
15'
15'
1004-6"
Good
Poor
IOn wall, screens street
Retain or Mit!ate 177 sf
3 - 20 Ficus aurea w/
trap ler Fig
15'
0',6,4,3
Medium
Poor
Mit. Leaders, on wall, screens street
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314 sf
Bursera simaruba
IGumbo Limbo
0'
15'
8"
Medium
Poor
Fig roots around trunk, screens street Retain or Mitigate 177 sf
- 21 Ficus aures
Otrangler Fig
30'
35'
10,12"
Good
Med-Poo
Codom, on wall, screens street
Retain or Mitigate
2Esf
5- 22 Ficus aures
Strangler Fig
0'
30'
9,7,6.5"
Medium
Poor
On wall, mit. Trunks, screens street
Retain or Mitigate
707 sf
23 Bursera simaruba
Gumbo Limbo
12'
15'
5"
Med-Poo Med-Poo Shade -stressed, on wall edge, screen Retain or Mitigate 177 sf
- 24 Bursera simaruba
Gumbo Limbo
5'
5'
10.5"
Good
MediumOn
wall, screens street
Retain or Mitigate
91 sf
S - 25 Ficus aures
Strangler Fig0'
0'
9", 9"
Medium
Poor
odom Wind. bark, on wall, screens Retain or Mitigate 1257 sf
9- 26 Ficus aures
Strangler Fig5'
0'
12(M6-8"
Medium
Poor
n wall and gatepost, screens street
Mitigate
1257 sf
3 - 27 Bursera simaruba
umbo Limbo
15'
5'
8"Good
Good
treet Tree b bus bench
Retain or Relocate$2,190
- 28 Bursera simaruba
umbo Limbo
35'
50'
3", 20"
Good
Medium
trees sig. shade -minor mech.dama Preservel
$22,750
- 29 Quercus vi iniana
Live Oak
5'
5'
2019
Med-Go
Med-Poo Leaning, decay, roots routs, vine cov
Retain or Mitigate
$4,780
- 30 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
5'
0'
2"
Medium
Medium
leaning, vine cover, roots routs
Retain or Mitigate
$6,600
- 31 Sabal palmetto
Cabbage Palm
12'
12'
14"
Good
Good
Retain or Mitigate 113 sf
,:�P -- 32 Albizia lebbeckWoman's
Tongue
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
- 33 Ibizia lebbecktfrnoican
man's Tongue
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
:3a - 34 S athodea cam anulata
Tuli
5'
15'
10"
Medium
Poor
all, thin from shade
Retain or Miti ate 177 sf
31 �- 35 Ibizia lebbeck
man's Ton ue
Prohibited S ecies
Remove
$0
36 Ibizia lebbeck
man's Tongue
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
3 3 - 37 Ficus aures I
IStFangler Fig
30'
30'
12"
IMedium
Poor
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707 sf
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Gumbo Limbo
0'
10'
5" Poor
Poor
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79 sf
- 39 Unknown Exotic I
Unknown
0'
0'
7.5" Poor
Poor
10n fence, covered w/vines
Mitigate
314 sf
(o - 40 Albizia lebbeckWoman's
Tongue
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
78-41 Terminalia rataa
—Tropical Almond
401
50'
32" Medium
Med-Poo Dieback, interiorsprouting
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}9 - 42 Ro stone$ r is
Royal Palm
55'
30'
22" Med-Go
Good
§j!0t chlorosis, stunting, trunk narrov
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81 - 43 Manilkara za ota
Sapodilla
15'
0'
11.5" Good
Med-PooTopped, dead branches
Retain or Mitigate 314 sf
8o-44 Ki elia pinnata
Sausage Tree
5'
30'
241@ Poor
Poor
In decline, sig. decay
Mitigate
707 sf
3 J- 45 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
10'
10'
12" Poor
Poor
On fence, cut back, screens view
Mitigate
79 s
*(a-46 Ficus aurea
IStrangler Fig
5'
30'
36"cluste Poor
Poor
On fence, cut back, screens view
Mitigate
707 sf
75- 47 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
5'
0'
4"cluste Poor
Poor
On fence, cut back, screens view
Mitigate
314 sf
• 48 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species F
Remove
$0
-49 Albizia lebbeckWoman's
Tongue
Prohibited S eciesRemove
$0
} - 50 Albizia lebbeckWoman's
Tongue
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
- 51 Ficus aurea
Stran ler Fi
35'
0'
36"cluste Medium
Poor
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate
1257 sf
- 52 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
35'
0'
36"cluste Medium
Poor
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate
1257 sf
c - 53 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
30'
30'
30"cluste Poor
Poor
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate 7074
6fi- 54 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
30'
0'
36"cluste Medium
Poor
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate
1257 sf
- 55 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
0'
0'
36" Medium
Medium
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate
1257 sf
(0+-56 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
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Prohibited Species I
Remove 1
$0
8(o-57 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
30'
20'
24"cluste Medium
Poor
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate
314 sf
(o- 58 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
50'
609
0"cluste Good
Medium
Straddles fence, large tree - good scr Retain or Mitigate
$8,180
6�6-- 59 Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
0'
30'
12", 16" Medium
Poor
On fence, cut back - screens view
Retain or Mitigate
707!1
to - 60 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
(03-61 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
If
$0
(o2 - 62 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
to I - 63 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
14o- 64 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
5_4 - 65 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
50,
9.5" Good -M
Good -M
Little dieback, few dead stubs
Preserve
$18,810
5(,-66 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
5'
36.5" Good-MelGood-Me
Little dieback, interiorsprouting
Preserve
$26,600
SI -67 Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
0'
0'
33" Medium
Medium
Possibly old lightning damage
Retain
$18,720
56-68 Bursera simaruba
Gumbo Limbo
15'
15'
8.5" Medium
Medium
Adj. to #67, very close to trunk
Retain or Mitigate
177 sf
4-4-69 Coccoloba uvifera
Sea ra a
18'
0'
3"base Good
Poor
Mit. Stems, some decay
Retain or Miti
ate $3,930
- 70 Bucida buceras
Black Olive
0'
60,
5" Medium
Poor
Pale, dieback, sig. wound main leade Miti ate
2827 sf
4S'- 71 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
- 72 lBursera simaruba I
Gumbo Limbo
30'
30'
12" Medium
Mediumshade-st
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707sf
,+J-73 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
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$0
91- 74 Schinus terebinthefolius
Brazilian Pepper
Prohibited Species
Remove
$0
- 75 Terminalia cat$ a
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0'
0'
8" Medium
Medium
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1314 sf
9- 76 Delonix regia I
Royal Poinciana
0'
50'
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Poor
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53-82 Ro stonea regia
S4 - 83 Ro stonea regia
481 84 Sabal palmetto
Sr- 85 Sabalpalmetto
98 - 86 Sabal palmetto
I!gq - 87 Sabal almetto
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Strangler Fig
Lofty Fig
_Royal Palm
Royal Palm
Ro al Palm
IRoval Palm
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100'+
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30'
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12'
12'
12'
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2110 Good
19" Good
0" Good
14" Good
11" Good
10" Good
10" Good
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Good
Good
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Street Tree
Street Tree
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Retain or Relocat
Retain or Relocat
Retain or Relocat
Retain or Relocat
Retain or Relocat
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Coconut Grove, Florida 33133-1971
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February 27, 2003 VIA HAND DELIVERY Z
Mr. Joe Arriola, City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan America Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: Appeal of the decision of the Citv of Miami Historic and Environmental
Preservation Board, on February 18, 2003, to uphold the N.E. Coconut Grove NET
Administrator's approval of the permit for tree removal and relocation at 2745,
2755, 2803, 2813, 2823 and 2833 Coconut Avenue to Grec/Luis LTD. NET
Area/Plan number 02-0018225. Process number 020021451.
Dear Mr. Arriola,
Let this letter serve as notice of appeal pursuant to section 17-40(a) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Miami of the decision of the Heritage and Environmental
Preservation Board to uphold the N.E. Coconut Grove NET Administrator's approval of'
the permit for tree removal and relocation at 2745, 2755, 2803, 2813, 2823 and 2833
Coconut Avenue.
The grounds for this appeal are as follows:
The owner of the subject property has submitted to the City of Miami tree
removal and relocation plans that call for the removal or relocation of four oak
trees #7, #10, #20 and #35. These trees should remain in their present locations.
They do not unreasonably restrict the permitted use of the property.
For these reasons The Grove Tree -Man Trust hereby appeals the decision of the Heritage
and Environmental Preservation Board to uphold the decision of the N.E. Coconut Grove
NET Administrator to approve the permit for tree removal and relocation to Grec/Luis
LTD. at 2745, 2755, 2803, 2813, 2823 and 2833 Coconut Avenue.
The Grove Tree -Man Trust reserves the right to supplement this appeal letter with briefs
or memoranda prior to City of Miami Commission consideration of this appeal.
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The Grove Tree -Man Trust is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to conservation and
protection of the natural and physical environment. It is my understanding that no fee will
be charged for appeals initiated by such a group.
cerely,
James G. McMaster
President, The Grove Tree -Man Trust
Cc: Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk
Sarah Eaton, Historic and Environmental Preservation Officer, City of Miami
The Grove Tree -Man Trust Board
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LISA H. HAMMER
October 31, 2002
Mr. Jim McMaster
Grove Tree Man Trust
2238 S.W. 27 Terrace
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Dear Jim:
P.O. Box 1551
Homestead, FL 33090
Phone (305) 248-0785
Fax (305) 247-3430
On Tuesday, October 15 we met at the Grovenor (Naval Reserve Center) site in Coconut
Grove, where you requested from me an evaluation of the trees on-site. My report
follows.
BACKGROUND
The Grovenor (Naval Reserve Center) site is located at 2610 Tigertail Avenue and lies
adjacent to South Bayshore Drive, a scenic corridor. You reported that a developer is
planning to construct a high-rise condominium tower at this site, and you provided me
with a Special Purpose Survey, prepared by E.R. Brownell & Associates on 06/14/02.
This survey shows the lots lines and the locations of all the trees. The trees are not
numbered, but they are identified and sized by code. You requested that I evaluate each
tree and 1) identify it by common and scientific name, 2) measure or estimate tree height,
canopy spread, and trunk diameter, 3) make a recommendation as to its treatment, and 4)
appraise its value.
METHODOLOGY
On October 15, I used the Special Purpose Survey you provided and numbered each tree
on the survey from 1 through 87 (survey enclosed). For each tree, I did the following:
1) identified it by common and scientific name,
2) estimated tree height,
3) estimated canopy spread,
4) measured trunk diameter,
5) evaluated tree condition (health and structure),
6) made a determination as to whether it should be preserved under covenant (as
defined by the City of Miami), retained, relocated, removed, or mitigated,
7) gathered all data needed to perform a value appraisal, and
8) prepared a spreadsheet which contains all of the above data (enclosed).
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