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Date: 10/6/2008
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
01s-O(Sa
CA.10
Requesting Department: Miami Sustainable Initiatives
Commission Meeting Date: 11/13/2008 District Impacted: All
Type: VI Resolution n Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Resolution accepting grant of $249,495 from Home Depot Foundation for tree planting.
Purpose of Item:
Resolution to accept grant of $249,495 from the Home Depot Foundation passed through the Dade
Community Foundation directly to the City of Miami for the purpose of planting 1,000 trees in urban
areas in the City of Miami, placing funds in Greenspace Management Fund created per resolution 08-
00232.
Background Information:
The Home Depot Foundation has awarded the City of Miami almost $1,000,000 to further its
environmental initiatives, less pass through fees. Of that, $750,000 has been awarded for the
development of Miami Green Lab, as per resolution 08-00295. This resolution addresses the
remaining $250,000 ($249,495 after pass through fees from Dade Community Foundation) allocated
for the City's Green Miami Campaign, specifically, the planting of 1,000 trees in urban areas.
Budget Impact Analysis
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NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
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NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
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