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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILED): OS- 004'(.tl
Requesting Department: Public Works
Commission Meeting Date: ¢/7J2005 district Impacted: 5,
Type: ® Resolution 0 Ordinance 0 Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
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Subject: Resolution to apply for grant 11nd119r Little Haitj,1eforestatimProgram
Purpose of Item:
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funding to the State of
Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry in an amount not to
exceed $75,000 for replanting, reforesting and/or replacing of trees that were damaged and/or
destroyed in the Little Haiti section due to Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. Also authorization is
needed for the allocation of required matching funds for twenty-five percent (25%) of the project in an
amount not to exceed $18,750 coming from Public Works General Account Number
001000.311003.6.340.
Background Information:
The Little Haiti section of the City of Miami is currently devoid of trees. During two tropical storm
systems; Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne, Little Haiti's tree canopy was diminished. This
section's tree canopy consisted of weak, damaged, diseased trees or trees with weak root systems. 200
trees toppled over and obstructed the public rights -of -way. Losing these trees has made this section
devoid of significant tree protection/canopy from impending hurricane/storm events. For this reason,
the City of Miami is requesting a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Urban and Community
Forestry Grant Program. Grant as well as matching funds in the amount of $18,750 will be used to
replant trees in this area. A total of $93,750 dollars will be used for this project.
Budget JmpacJ Analyst(
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify Handing source below.
General Account No: 001000.311003_6.340 MAO, bo¢ It octv. gbd. 01
Special Revenue Account No:
CIA Project No:
NO is this Item funded by Homeland Defense/Neigbborbood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance cost:
Total Flscal Impact:
$18,750,00
Final Approvals
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