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ATTACHMENT F
EXAMPLE
2005 EMERGENCY HURRICANE SUPPLEMENTAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
PROGRAM
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete all items pertaining to the Category Grant for which you
are applying. The proposal packet must not exceed thirty (30) one sided pages, including attachments.
All attachments must be 8 1/2" X 11", except any attached sketches, plans and maps which must be no
larger than 2' X 3' and folded into 8 1/2" X 11". Six (6) copies (one copy with original signatures and
five copies) of the proposal packet including the proposal form, the project description and all
attachments must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., June 30, 2005 at:
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Purchasing Office - U&CF - 2005 HURRICANE SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSAL
Mayo Building - Room SB-8
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
Telephone (850) 488-7552
If you have any questions, please see ATTACHMENT J, "Division of Forestry District/Center Contacts"
PROPOSER INFORMATION (Please Print or Type)
Project Title: Valdermere Urban Forestry Program
Proposer Name: Valdermere, FL, Inc.
Name and Title of Contact Person: Bernice Celia. Town Manager
Address: 100 Main Street, Valdermere, Florida
Zip: 33867 Phone: (407) 555-8733
Is your organization a Nonprofit corporation pursuant to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes?
Yes
No X
FEID Number 59-123456789
Has Implementation of the Practice Already Begun? Yes
If So, Date Project was Initiated 12/16/04
As the duly authorized representative of the Proposer named above, I hereby certify that all parts of the
proposal and required grant information have been read and understood and that all information
submitted herein is true and correct.
Authorized Executive Officer: Bernice Celia
Title: Town Manager
Signature: Date: 06/01/05
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BID NUMBER: RFP/DF-04105-99 OPENING DATE: JUNE 30, 2005 @ 2:00 P.M.
EXAMPLE (CONTINUED)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(two page limit)
2005 EMERGENCY HURRICANE SUPPLEMENTAL
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
The Town of Valdermere is requesting a $75,000 Grant from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant program.
Grant and budgeted funds will be used to replant trees in damaged areas, and reimburse the city for corrective
pruning expenses that occurred between October 13 and December 31, 2004.
Valdermere is a heavily wooded community with a population of 2,329. An urban forestry program has existed
here for ten years, under the leadership of a volunteer Tree Board. The overall program is described below in
terms of the U&CF Grant evaluation factors.
Demonstrated Need: As a result of Category I Hurricane Force winds received during Hurricane Charley, tree
canopy has been reduced from an estimated 35% before the storm to a current level of 20%.
The neighborhoods indicated on the attached maps within the city limits of Valdemere experienced significant
damage to trees as a result of Hurricane Frances. The map indicates areas where trees had to be removed, as
well as other areas where corrective pruning was necessary to mitigate safety hazards and improve the health of
the trees. A total of xxx trees will need to be replaced, and xxx trees required corrective pruning.
As further evidence of the damage impacts, we have included photographs and debris removal cost figures. We
realize that only those costs incurred since October 13, 2004, were not reimbursed by an outside source, and are
directly related to these projects can be used as either part of the grant application or the match.
Well -Defined Goals and Objectives: Before the storm, the city had a goal of reaching a tree canopy level of 40%
by 2010. Since this effort has been set back, receipt of grant funds will help to reduce the delay in meeting this
goal. Under this grant, xxx trees as described above will be planted and xxx trees will receive corrective pruning.
These areas will be incorporated into the city's existing urban forestry master plan for maintenance.
Technical Correctness: The trees species listed in the budget section are either native to the immediate area, or
have been successfully grown here for decades and have proven not to be invasive. An irrigation system exists in
the area, and will be upgraded to water the new trees on a regular basis for the first year until the trees are
established.
The existing trees were pruned according to ISA standards. Both the pruning and the upcoming planting are under
the supervision of City Aborist Boris Smith, who is ISA certified. Plantings will be conducted according to University
of Florida guidelines listed on their website.
Cost Effectiveness: Contract crews who conducted the tree pruning were selected from three ISA certified
vendors who submitted written quotes. See attached documentation of corrective pruning costs. City employees
and funds will be used to perform the tree planting. In addition, overall project costs will be reduced by using
volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 29 to deliver and plant the trees. The Chamber of Commerce is providing mulch
and ground cover plants.
Tree City USA Certification: The City of Vaidemere has been certified as a Tree City USA since 1991, and has
earned the Tree City Growth Award for the past four years.
Other Supporting Information: Visibility of the Project: All trees planted or treated under this project are located
along city streets with heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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