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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Back Up Documentation Submitted by Commissioner SarnoffCommissioner Sarnotf District 2 Discussion Item - March 13, 2008 Fence - Percval & Margaret Street SUBMtTTED INTO THE PUBUC RECORD FOR ITEMDLLON 3 134 nR-Q42%&- Sc br . - back Up cu►neritativh Su6rnlittclk COrmn1i5S►armor CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Manager DATE: JAN 15 'uui SUBJECT: Unpaved streets within the City of Miami REFERENCES ENCLOSURES: Itemized list FILE : As you requested at the January 11, 2001 City Commission meeting, the Public Works Department has prepared a list of streets within the City of Miami that are currently not paved. Attached is a copy of the itemized list, by Commission District, and the approximate length of each unpaved street segment. CAG/FKR/JHJ/LJH/gc �7�QI c: John H. Jackson, Director, Public Works Department SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR 1TEMJON - i3-1y UNPAVED STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 1. N.W. 13 Place (N.W. 38 St. - N.W. 39 St.) 250' 2. N.W. 16 Terrace (N.W. 22 Ave. - 350' east) 350' 3. N.W. 31 Place (N.W. 17 St. - N.W. 18 Terr.) 650' 4. N.W. 6 Street (N.W. 61 Ave. - Tamiami Canal Rd.) 175' 1,425 feet (0.27 mile) COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 1. N.E. 4 Place (N.E. 55 St. - 150' south) 150' 2. S.W. 30 Avenue (S.W. 28 Lane - Metrorail) 150' 3. S.W. 33 Avenue (S.W. 29 St. - S.W. 29 Terr.) 125' 4. S.W. 29 Terrace (S.W. 33 Ave. - S.W. 33 Ct.) 175' 5. Kirk Street (S. Bayshore Drive - 125' south) 125' 6. Margaret Street (Frow Avenue - Day Avenue) 825' 7. Marler Avenue (Douglas Rd. - Plaza St.) 800' 8. Plaza Street (Loquat Ave. - Marler Ave.) 150' 2,500 feet (0.47 mile) COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 None COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 1. S.W. 59 Court (S.W. 2 St. - 150' south) 150' 2. S.W. 54 Avenue (S.W. 5 St, - S.W. 8 St.) 920' 3. S.W. 1 Street (75' west and east of S.W. 50 Ave.) 150' 4. S.W. 2 Street (75' east of S.W. 50 Ave) 75' 5. S.W. 3 Street (75' west and east of S.W. 50 Ave.) 150' 6. S.W. 41 Avenue (S.W. 4 Street- 150' north) 150' 7. S.W. 39 Court (S.W. 4 Street - 150' north) 150' 8. N.W. 30 Avenue (N.W. 4 Street - 150' south) 150' 9. S.W. 20 Street (S.W. 17 Court - 175' east) 175' 10. S.W. 29 Avenue (S.W. 20 Street - 125' south) 125' 2,195 feet (0.42 mile) Page 1 of 2 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk UNPAVED STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 1. N.E. 1 Court (N.E. 68 Terr.- 100' north) 2. N.W. 11 Terrace (N.W. 5 P1. - N.W. 7Ave.) Page 2 of 2 100' 650' 750 feet (0.14 mile) Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 1 of 2 Grindell, Stephanie N From: Sent: To: Cc: Grindell, Stephanie Nash Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:25 PM Whittaker, Homer Mitchell, Francis Subject: RE: MARGARET STREET PROJECT Homer, Unfortunately I am in the Commission Meeting all day!!! Can we schedule for the first week of Jan? If so, just give me a call and we'll meet. Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Miami - Riverside 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Phone: (305) 416-1200 Original Message From: Whittaker, Homer Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 4:37 PM To: Gonzalez, Cesar R. Cc: Perez, Danette; Walker, Jason; Grindell, Stephanie Nash; Corrada, Santiago; Conway, Mary; 'ymcdonald@bellsouth.net'; 'Cewconsult@aol.com'; Gonzalez, Ricardo Subject: MARGARET STREET PROJECT Cesar, Thanks for meeting with me as scheduled. If I can be of any additional assistance, please let me know. Thanks, Homer. P.S. Cesar, it is my understanding that the PARKS dept. and the dept. of PUBLIC WORKS will have to work together to transfer these areas to be made into "micro" parks ......i.e. from PUBLIC WORKS to PARKS. Please provide suggestions if you have any, re the process i.e. P.P.S. Santiago/Stephanie/Mary, I'll be away from the office from DEC.19, until Jan 2, 2004, inclusive. If convenient to you, I'm available to meet for about 15 minutes at the MARGARET and FLORIDA location tomorrow or we try to meet sometime during the first week of JANUARY 2004.(The meeting would be real short , just to show you the pieces of rights- of -way involved) The issue in a nutshell is to, with CIP funds pave thru' one area of MARGARET (between DAY and PERCIVAL) and having the next two sections of MARGARET ( right-of-way property south of PERCIVAL) converted to two enclosed "micro" parks.(Green space for future generations) Thanks again and Season's Greetings, Homer Homer Whittaker City of Miami SW Coconut Grove NET Administrator Off. (305)-461-7063 Cell.(305)-970-1115 Fax. (305)-461-7067 3/11/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 2 of 2 3/11/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk rE WC°nsulfisnp: 90 N.E. 101 Street Miami Shores, FL 33138 December 15, 2003 Mr. Jorge C. Cano Director CIP City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33130 305.762.7941 Home Office 305.332.2780 Ce11 305.762.7844 FAX Dear Mr. Cano, At our Neighborhood Design Workshop in West Coconut Grove on December 6, residents from the West Grove participated in prioritizing projects and zoning considerations for the. Neighborhood Conservation District Plan. The proposed Urban Tropical Gardens for the Margaret Street unimproved alleys between Day and Oak streets was one issue that was addressed at that workshop. Prior to this workshop and pursuant to the first Community Design Workshop for the Island District NCD which was held in September 2003, the community recommended that the unimproved alleys be changed into a pocket neighborhood park showcasing Florida Plants and trees rather than paving the alley. This was a change from the much earlier recommendation that had been made by the Home Owners and Tenants Association to have the alley paved. I believe the City is in process of having at least one portion of the alley paved between Day and Percival. However, the most aesthetic area is still the alley between Percival and Oak streets where there are adjacent residences. The homeowners who live contiguous to the alley and who are building a home at the location are now in favor of the Urban Tropical Garden. They have been advised by their developers and appraiser that their homes will be more attractive and valuable because of the development of the adjacent park and they are concerned that paving that alley will encourage cut through traffic. The recommendation from these homeowners at the most recent Community Design Workshop is to have the Tree Man's Trust develop the unimproved alley as an Urban Tropical Garden that will be used by the neighbors as a pocket park and meditative green space. . I believe that Commissioner Winton is also quite supportive of the development of this space as a pocket park rather than pavement. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk I have attached the recommendations and request your assistance and advice in this matter, hoping that you can appropriately intervene in any current plans and also assist in moving forward the recommendations of the residents. I have also attached the other recommendations that emanated from the workshop which are appropriate for CIP. We plan to present the recommendations to the community in January and we hope to have the completed recommendations prepared and presented to the Planning Advisory Board by February 2003. Therefore at your earliest convenience I would appreciate the opportunity for the residents and Green Space NCD planning team to discuss these recommendations with you and find out how CIP can work with the community to implement the recommendations. We would like for Horner Whittaker to be involved to assist in addressing issues regarding security and feasibility. I look forward to hearing from you, Cecilia E. Holloman cc Danette Perez, CIP Liaison Mary Conway, City of Miami Transportation Coordinator Stephanie Nash Grindell, Director Public. Works Maria Nardi, City of Miami Planning Richard Shepard, UM Community and Urban Design Jim McMaster, Tree Man's Trust Commissioner Johnny Winton Frank Balzebre, Chief of Staff for Commissioner Johnny Winton Homer Whittaker, Coconut Grove NET Administrator Homeowners Earl and Glenda Walls Charles Berry Hill Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Tel: (305) 416-1200 TREE PERMIT APPLICATION Application is hereby made to the City of Miami for a permit pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Miami City Code, and as per City Ordinance 12636, adopted 12/9/2004, authorizing the following planting, alterations or removal of trees, shrubs or other planting within the City of Miami. Date: Applicant: L; Mailing Address: ' LCi - Telephone No.: Tree Location: Type of Tree: How many trees? Reaso : ff 3 Cc1 Fax No.: /Mct LA', 1-14fkyi��-( 1 i 4&0-I veL I ��3►tr i1 (la /sc.. ff)4 r'T' Plant C, �} (Cr) 8-x ILI, Mitigation APPROVED BY: DATE: 'RemovalC7-1 Trimming (i Permit Posted on: (For removal and trimming only — Min. 10 calendar days) Revised February 11, 2005 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk TREE PERMIT APPLICATION IN THE PUBLIC Rl u— THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE ADHERE TO: 1. Obtain utility locations before digging and planting. 2. No trees or plant items shall be planted in corner radii. 3. No trees shall be planted less than 10' from a driveway approac 4. Trees will maintain 10' clearance from any other new or existin 5. Trees shall have minimum of 12 ft. height. 6. Trees shall have a minimum of 3" diameter at breast height, Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk h. g trees. 7. Applicant is responsible for the watering and maintenance of the proposed trees for one year period. If any of the new trees perish, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to plant a new tree of the same species and caliber, as per application. 8. A permit will be required when removing, pruning or trimming trees for more than 25% of the canopy of a tree within a one year period. No "hatracking" is allowed. The applicant must follow City Ordinance 12636, adopted on 12/9/04. Penalties and tree mitigation shall be as per Section 8.1.10 of said ordinance. 9. Each tree to be removed, pruned or trimmed must be posted for 10 calendar days, as per Section 8.1.4.4 of City Ordinance 12636. If no appeal is submitted to our department, then the tree removal permit shall be issued. The applicant shall be responsible for insuring that the tree removal permit is displayed until the authorized work is completed. 10. For mitigation, please refer to Section 8.1.6, City Ordinance 12636 - Tree Mitigation. NOTICE TO APPLICANT: Prior to any excavation in the Public Right of Way, it is the permittees responsibility to notify the following utilities to determine if any of their facilities could be damaged by removing or planting trees. Underground Utility Notification Center of Florida 1-800-638-4097 BellSouth Florida Gas Company Florida Power & Light Company 789-2020 Miami Dade Water & Sewer Authority (water) 547-7004 EXT. 223 (sewer) 638-6008 For Florida Department of Transportation Maintained Roads contact the FDOT — Permit Section at (305) 470- 5367. For Miami Dade County Maintained Roads contact DERM at (305) 372- 6574. NOTE: Two (2) sets of construction plans showing location of proposed planting and/or removal is required for each permit application. / oltiq P) AL /C4 tip y x- Ci 5 „I -my 5 7 h"-- 1.49- al 711 F c 1 $- c 3,2 ._.56) Fro c,c1. / /-7)PF 367 7 Lhaliej Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. 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"7—. 6 wide path maintained with mulch, 3" deep 1-NUnderstory plaiting with Wart fern and low growing palms. y� Eisting Existing poinciana -4 Existing oak .�~ &listing oak Jim oak New oak FROW Scale to fit Date- September 21,2005 Trellis for Margaret street park- Coconut Groove w SETBACK p ROADWAY SETBACK Center For Urban & Community Design University of Miami School of Architecture Telephone-305-284-3439 Submitted into the public record in connection with on 03-13-08 New R. Poinciana ; New Yellow Tabs New Yellow Tabs New Yellow Tabs New oak New oak PERCIVAL Brick pavers 0 (T) " - 0 ; Trellis SETBACK ROADWAY SETBACK 6' wide path maintained with mulch, 3" deep ••--4,--NUnderstory planting with Wart fern and low growing palms. Existing mdt 4; Exiatintoak 4 Existing oak fr + Existing Alex Palm la New oak 0 -4, Emilthig ilex P!!!0 *Wing shifflaa fa• .. Existing Alex Palm New oak • 0) . . .. •i + Existing Alex Palm : . • itt Existing R. 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FROW Scale to fit Date- September 21,2005 14 SETBACK A ROADWAY SETBACK Trellis for Margaret "[Center For Urban & Community Design street park- Coconut University of Miami Groove School of Architecture Telephone-305-284-3439 PERCIVAL New Yellow Tabs (4 New Yellow Tabs U New Yellow Tabs `, • New oak ' . ®' New oak New oak New oat New oak 0 rJ w SETBACK ROADWAY SETBACK /-� 6' wide path maintained with mulch, 3" deep s'sUndetatory planting with Wart fern and low growing palms. Existing `oak • ; Exiebog?oak Existing oak cs Exiatiug Alex Palm Exiatiait Alex Palm • Existing shiftier' Existing Alex Palm G Ciksi • Existing R.Poinciana ( .41 GIGTia/74."4 !Waling R. Poinciana • -tt: ,, Existing h Existing large Ficus (D=1 L') OAK r" Brick pavers SETBACK ROADWAY + Existing Alex Palm New R. Poinciana New Yellow Tabs New • ellow Tabs New Yel low Tabs -pi 6 „Ne o-eak- h • TAO i�cw OaK New oak l Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk OAK Brick pavers Existing oak rJo A • /i- u vT L C% 7 u,h j Uw iari i) j' ��!vw 14✓¢_ New R. Poinciana • A» f s ROADWAY T 3 e yEc�av 77�l/3I Tw c; #.mot va «- C 6' wide path maintained with mulch, 3" deep r •••Undestory planting with Watt fern and low growing palms. Existing E, Existing poinciana k 1 'EA Mng oak Existingioak itetnoverotten stump FROW • Trellis Brick pavers D.) NTw (lf1) : c - Scale to .fit Date- September 21,2005 P. SETBACK A ROADWAY SETBACK Trellis for Margaret 1 Center For Urban 4Community Design street park- Coconut University of Miami Groove (ee ru�wbl VII-cr`R7t1 School of Architecture "'elephone-305-284-3439 pv l New R Poinciana New Yellow Tabs Nfle~s,wzaL• p i d vc,�T T -1- -rr/3-Nl= talk iof New oak A • 7w%3 •-Neweale /\ J£c,J t��Lu;, Nv-t+oak (} ,�.vC:/�:./ ,4.. i> /YI c, L , c r-r u 7 c /1"� f G4 i I✓ JE New R Poinci wa PERCIVAL 0 0 Brick pav istitig oak iti Existing Alex Palm -44, Existi>g Alex Paltn • Existing shifflera Existing Alex Palm ,�. Existing Alex Palm • .Y• Existing R. Poinciana :Existing R. Poinciana g 4�t Existing large Ficus (D611') Trellis Brick pavers OAK Li- Brick pavers 4-4 k SETBACK ROADWAY CK with mulch, 3" deep planting with Wart fern and low growing pal 10 ileewk NA,v, , °•ice zx `o '.may e-Ye_e41 /kwL Lc • cid a4.41,:rii 4.rdi ovekzfa c �b SETBACK a ROADWAY Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk kr, 5 1-cr, (iA (Y) f4 vc AS O'L1 C f• +I 11 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk It .7 1ff / *r-defi C‘_ A-e/i/6 1171" t w L e c j po pL,L) 0 v 71-A/0 g\--- 6 v 1 °/ 1 - Z cs tt Z_ `17 (1) PAW< Ca. 1 0/Ae_ d to, A-d.d ci7J, L1' ". Le- .f.f 1-• 04,4 rt.- i • 7tar(Ici/r7 e(ftc i); t..7 Tto-) ( f-sr' lif" —7 e 3 C 1 ?(7 /Of / 11 c, 1, )"1-17k-ik_ P149-g--1 g f(e 9,114c 717f17 I at-,/i./1 6„,r) es-cl VA, te € At.,(„ize 140 p/irE;I c L-r-f c/ pL_ p LP t(urir ? C to;:k fe 4.,(7 f-yv.4 e 14 cp_d ''Pc c D4 440}Lp MA, -LAN, 14104 it efAy° pj 5' 6 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Coconut Grove Heritage Tropical Garden Tuesday Nov 16, 2004 Virrick Park 6 pm - 7 pm I. Follow up with Homer Whittaker ( attending the meeting) regarding trash and loitering II. Derrick to report CC's conversation with Stephanie Grinnell. Group to follow up with Representative attending from Stephanie Grinnell's office regarding the agreement between the City and the Garden Group to caretake the Garden ( Melanie should have the actual document and she needs to get it to Stephanie Grinnell directly : I sent her address to Derrick) IV. Decide where and what trees will go in each section ( final decisions) and notify Jim McMasters so he can plant them while he is available. Marguerite will assist the group. III. Plan clean up of both sections and rock removal, dates and time and who is assigned? IV. Other issues or concerns V. Next meeting date and time Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Subj: Re: Grove Heritage Tropical Gardens Meeting and Contact list attacnea Date: 11/10/2004 8:04:15 AM Eastern Standard Time From: Cewconsult To: Happyl2BNU Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Thanks for the minutes Derrick I am s0000 impressed....and relieved. You did these so quickly , and that is a wonnnnnderful thing! The following corrections and additions need to be made 1. The documents for Ms. Grinnel to sign will allow the City to partner with the Garden to provide support services, such as watering, lighting and City Park services. Resisents will continue to provide the care of the garden . Melanie will send me the completed document that we prepared 6 months ago. We have to find out where its at in the City and negotiate the appoval . 2. Regula and Maria are the Secretaries in Commissioner Winton's office and they can help put you in touch with Frank Belzebre or the Commissioner. I gave you their numbers in case anyone has a problem getting through to the right parties. 3. Remember to add that Marguerite will help with the budget and determining the plants and shrubs that will go into the garden. Jim McMasters will plant any trees the residents request and he is available to do that now. We will need to make sure Marguerite is aware of the meetings. 4. Remember to add that the group, at the suggestion of Vincent agreed to save the Mango tree, put a gate around it and dedicate it to Mrs. Dock's mother who passed away last week. 5. Remember to add that Mrs. Harris agreed to be will be the person to contact Wesley Carroll at Virrick Park to set up the meetings 6. Remember that Jim Stewart agreed to talk to Fairchild to get their Fairchild Challenge program to work with the Garden Wednesday, November 10, 2004 America Online: Guest 7. Remember that Melanie wants to have a bake sale fundraiser and clean up in January. 8. The group needs to invite the new elected official (Gimmenez) and Commissioner Winton f and your City Mayor, to meet and hear your agenda and plans so they can help support your efforts. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Wednesday, November 10, 2004 America Online: Guest )If 6 / (7') (7. ‘07 fie.„/I 1 L-7/C/P1 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 41, alk Alk 1,4 Alc 1.,k Alk 14", ak otk YOU ARE INVITED Saturday, July 17, 2004, 3:30 pm Grove Heritage Tropical Garden Margaret and Oak Avenue, Coconut Grove Come Celebrate with us as we dedicate OUR blessed land For more information, please call Derrick Hall, Secretary Grove Heritage Tropical Garden PH. 305.441.8759, or Melanie Thomas, President Grove Heritage Tropical Garden PH. 786.266.1713 or e-mail derrickh@baptisthealth.net. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk otk otv iF Grove Heritage Tropical Garden Dedication Planning Committee met at Virrick Park on June 14, 2004 at 3:30 pm. Attending the meeting were CC Holloman, Ruby Harris, her daughter, granddaughter and son in-law, Mr. Hall and Ruth Fail. We decided on the flyer that is going to be distributed to the neighbors in the area inviting them to the dedication (see attached flyer). We also discussed the program. This is an example of the program: Mr. Hall will give a prayer Vincent and Melanie give say a few words about the garden a few politician will speak including Homer, Mrs. Harris granddaughter will play two pieces on her violin, Mrs. Harris will sing a song. James Struchins will be the photographer and Derek Hall will be our DJ for the day. Listed below are some of the things that will need to be addressed: 1. Check with Homer in reference to obtaining at least 12 hard hats and shovels. 2. Check with Glenda Walls in reference to refreshment. 3. Ruth will check on flowering seeds packages to give as goodies for attending the dedication. 4. Getting copies of the flyers to be distributed thru out the area. The Landscape Maintenance Agreement was given to Ruth Fail to see about getting it typed and given to Melanie, who will be getting in touch with Stephanie Grindell, Director of Public Works to discuss the issue about getting the state to deed the Grove Heritage Tropical Garden land to the Land Trust. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk I ( ) 0-) — e';') L2(61/i /a' ot„ Le,/ci fs)i 11-4-d-&-eyv 6Lv /AA dt1111;/-4/14, c)-k-t- / (7-7/ iat / 9 i)/6;4„) a 691 t2g 5 FD/t,, ,.._ • e I-1 4 -1,t) it( dc r_4_,;1 —O/ 4-1 — Oc7 `;:(-7 r C:,e9eZ.J 7 /3 fo /Jr/ 2, 7/ y- ./ al.-64_044=7 eryi 6k a,(,) ,c2414/4, FL.7 (1-2-6t 4/1 / / CL — 1r-Cliz JJ /t-e) 0771 6,/ // /kw Z; . iv) /1-eLd-a-i Ad2acil 4;4 GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDENS COMMITTEE WHERE THE SUN SHINES ALL THE TIME IN ATTENDANCE: MELANIE THOMAS RUTH FAIL RUBY HARRIS JIM STEWART VIVIAN MACCOLISTER WALLS [ILL] BERRYHILL [B/D] JOHNSON [WORK] HALL/HALL[Absent] CLERK: Derrick Edward Hall Type of meeting: Informational Update on Survey- Table to next meeting Update on Student Landscapes as a resource the student have graduated and will be back again in Aug/ Sept- 04 Discussion on Field trips Scheduled on May 15, 04 Discussion and set date for ground breaking ceremony- date was set for July 17t 2004 Report on Land Trust- Table to next meeting. Vincent Johnson absent Report on People's Plan- Mr. Berryhill was absent due to his birthday. Next date for meeting June lst, 2004 Question was presented to group about farmer market- looking for new site /bad idea- traffic problems/ group stated no on information/ Jim Master is ready to go on tree plan Discussion was stated on Design Day was Urban tropical garden group scheduled June 3rd Letters will be written to commission Wilt about property being placed under land trust. Melanie will contact Marguerite Beck ford to see if she can attend design day and bring slides so residents can look at the slide and see the plants as they make design choices. Residents urged to attend HOATA meetings/ next meeting is May 246,2004 Residents should get HOATA newsletter now. Minutes taken by Melanie as Secretary was absent. Julie Io ;1004 Ott Fi@ritop Itopiod tiardurta Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk CNH ENTERPRISE; CONSULTING & REFERRAL SERVICES FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET ;cc eir,,6L comrANY: FAX NUMBiR: ntO?+ E.T/(l` 12' R IS ll:\Tli: Osk— 3(6-- (Q (nt --q e,'I3 PfIONI NUMBER: 265•t -SjL 3 0 Urgent t-t c bAa hoc cLir lift? cam. . r 1 ^ icw ❑ Please Comment Please Rcphv TOTAL NO. Or PAGES INCLUDING COVER: FAX 'I'61.GPIIONt. NUMBER 305-756-5467 305-754-3993 147. HWILLIS5@BET 7 SOUTH.NET t-k(D% Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2 ,-• ri r.2"1r• CT T T T m arnntz.0 ATC :7T 111 nc Aou Catty. of Ottawa STEPHANIE N. GRINDELL, P.E. Director May11, 2004 Ms. Hattie Willis, President Communities United 5510 N.W. 1 Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 Dear Ms. Willis: "NEIGHBORHOODS IN BLOOM" PROJECT N.W. 54 STREET GARDEN SCUU Through our cooperative efforts, Communities United, the City of Miami and the Florida Department of Transportation have collaborated to make the N.W. 54 Street Garden a reality and a source of community pride. The Florida Department of Transportation has generously made available state road right of way and will provide and install enhanced landscaping and irrigation. The City of Miami has applied as permittee for the landscaping improvements and has arranged and will fund all installation and water consumption costs for the new irrigation meters. Based on letters of commitment from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, a Master Gardener Program for community volunteers will be established. It is now in order to commit and clarify the responsibilities of the community, along with the assistance of the Miami -Dade County Extension, to ensure that this beautification project continues to be an asset to the neighborhood. Enclosed is an original copy of a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City, Communities United and the Miami -Dade County Extension for the future maintenance of the N.W. 54 Street Garden. This document has been pre -approved by the City's Law Department for content, form and correctness. Please execute this Agreement on behalf of Communities United and obtain the signature of authorization of the Miami -Dade County Extension, including witness signatures, and return the fully executed Agreement to me for final processing. JOE ARRIOLA City Manager Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS • 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue/ Miami, Florida 33130 / (305) 416-1200 / Fax:(305) 416-2153 Mailing Address_ P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Ms. Hattie Willis, President Communities United Page 2 May 11, 2004 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call me at 305-416-1223. Sincerely, Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director SNG/FM/LJH/gc Enclosure: Original Agreement c: Francis Mitchell, Assistant Director, Public Works bc: Civil Engineering Central F . d si 11tM Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk eT44eH djS:ZT b0 OE AOW Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2004 by and between The City of Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, in the County of Miami -Dade County, (hereinafter called "CITY"), and Communities United (hereinafter called "COMMUNITIES UNTIED") and the University of Florida/Miami-Dade County Extension of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (hereinafter called "EXTENSION"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, COMMUNITIES UNITED has requested the installation landscaping and irrigation on the open space adjacent to the North -South Expressway (I-95) near its intersection with N.W. 54 Street as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, within the corporate limits of the (L[! Y; and; WHEREAS, the aforesaid open space is under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter called "F.D.O.T."); and WHEREAS, the F.D.O.T. has agreed to provide and install the landscaping and irrigation provided that CITY act as permittee for the installation and maintenance of the landscaping and irrigation and that CITY accomplishes the installation of the water meters to serve the irrigation system; and WHEREAS, the CITY and COMMUNITIES UNITED and .EXTENSION are of the opinion that said landscaping shall be maintained by periodic trimming, cutting, mowing, debris removal, fertilizing, watering and necessary replanting; and dmm i lirq-9C4..-SOE sITITM atgl.eH djS:i 170 OE AOW WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party hereto; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION shall perform the following in a reasonable manner and with all due care: COMMUNITIES UNl1ED and EXTENSION hereby agree to maintain the plantings, following the F.D.O.T.'s landscape guidelines for safety and plant care, COMMUNITIES UNTTED'S and EXTENSION'S responsibility for maintenance shall include all landscaped and/or turfed areas within the area described on Exhibit "A" on F.D.O.T. right-of-way. Such maintenance to be provided by COMMUNITIES UNTIED and EXTENSION specifically set out as follows: To maintain, shall mean proper watering and proper fertilization of all plants and keeping them as .free as practicable from disease and harmful insects and to properly mulch the plant beds and to keep the premises free of weeds and to mow and/or cut the grass to a proper length and to properly prune all plants which includes (1) removing dead or diseased parts of plants, or (2) pruning such parts thereof which present a visual hazard for those using the roadway. To maintain also means to upkeep the irrigation system, and removing or replacing dead or diseased plants in their entirely, or removing or replacing those that fall below original project standards. All plants removed for whatever reason shall be replaced by plants of the same grade as specified in the original plans and specifications and of a size comparable to those existing at the time of placement. - 2 - Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk �•d /9_17-9SL-SOE stjj!CI eL4leH dIS:21 .0 OE ^ow To maintain also means to keep litter of all kinds, removed from the area described on Exhibit "A". Plants shall be those items which would be scientifically classified as plants and include but are not limited to trees, grass or shrubs. The above named functions to be performed by COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION shall be subject to periodic inspections by the CITY. Such inspection findings will be shared with the COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding modification, reworking or agreement termination. 2. If at any time after COMMUNITTFS UNITED and EXTENSION have assumed the maintenance responsibility above -mentioned, it shall come to the attention of the CITY'S Director of Public Works, that all landscape within the area described on Exhibit "A" or a part thereof is not properly maintained pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, said Director of Public Works shall give written notice that a deficiency or deficiencies exist(s), by sending a certified letter to COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION in care of Executive Director and Extension Agent II respectively, to place said COMMUNITTFS UNITED and EXTENSION on notice thereof. Thereafter, COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION shall have a period of thirty (30) days within which to correct the cited deficiencies. If said deficiencies are not corrected within this time period, the CITY may terminate this Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 5 herein and remove, by WY or an independent contractor's personnel, all of the landscaping and irrigation installed under this Agreement - 3 - Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk c, •� rZr 1. r'• n r'• Sitttm at11PU d7c:7r +,n nr AOLI 3. It is understood between the parties hereto that the landscaping and irrigation covered by this Agreement may be removed, relocated or adjusted at any time in the future as determined to be necessary by the CI 1"Y or F.D.O.T. in order that the adjacent state road be widened, altered or otherwise changed to meet with future criteria or planning of the F.D.O.T. 4. The CITY shall accomplish the installation of the water meters to serve the irrigation system and pay all installation and water consumption costs for said water meters. 5. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the following conditions: (a) By the CITY, if COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION fail to perform its duties within the thirty (30) days written notice by the CITY. (b) By the CITY, upon refusal by COMMUNITIES UNITED and/or EXTENSION to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and made or received by the COMMUNITIES UNITED and/or EXTENSION in conjunction with . this Agreement (c) By the CITY following sixty (60) calendar days written notice. (d) By all parties, thirty (30) calendar days following complete execution by all parties, of an agreement to terminate this Agreement 6. The term of this Agreement commences upon execution by all parties and shall continue the contractual relationship until such time the agreement is terminated as set forth in paragraph 5 above. 7. COMPENSATION: There shall be no compensation by the CITY to COMMUNITIES UNITED and/or EXTENSION for the services to be rendered under this Agreement.. -4- Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 4 r+ n r t r r rm. �► zeN_.. dPc :2 T Irfl nF AO4 8. PUBLIC RECORDS: COMMUNI'LLES UNITED and EXTENSION understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all documents and information pertaining to CITY contracts, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow access by the CITY and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law. COMML S LNTTED and EXTENSION's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the CITY. 9. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS: COMMUNITIES UNITED AND EXTENSION understands that agreements between private entities and local governments are subject to certain laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to public records, conflict of interest, record keeping, etc. CITY and COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION agree to comply with and observe all applicable laws, and ordinances as they may be amended from time to time. 10. INDEMNIFICATION: COMMUNITIES UNITRED and EXTENSION shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY and its officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") and each of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person resulting from, or in connection with damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with (i) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION or its employees, agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "COMMUNl'I"1hS UNITED and EXTENSION") regardless of whether it is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act, omission, default, or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnitees, or any of them or (ii) the failure of the COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the COMMUN1TIESS UNITED and EXTENSION to conform to statues, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement COMMUNITES UNTIED and EXTENSION expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION, or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION's liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under State Workers' Compensation or similar laws. 5 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk d 7 C: 7 T 47.n n r Aoki_ COMMUNITIES UNITED: Hattie Willis, President 5510 N.W. 1 Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 EXTENSION: Adrian Hunsberger, Extension Agent II Miami -Dade County Extension 18710 S.W. 288 Street Homestead, Florida 33030 TO THE CITY: Stephanie N. Grindell, Director Public Works Department 444 S.W. 2 Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: COMMUNITIES UNITED AND EXTENSION has been procured and is being engaged to provided services to the CITY as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the CITY. Accordingly, COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION shall not attain, nor be entitled to, any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the CITY, nor any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees. COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION further understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the CITY are not available to COMMUNTTES UNITED and EXTENSION, and agrees to provide workers' compensation insurance for any employees or agent of COMMUNITES UNITED and EXTENSION rendering services to the CITY under this Agreement COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION will allow CITY inspectors, agents or representatives the ability to monitor its compliance with safety precautions as required by federal state or local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. By performing these inspections the CITY, its agents, or representatives are not assuming any liability by virtue of these laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. COMMUNITES UNITED and EXTENSION shall have no recourse against the CITY, its agents, or representatives from the occurrence, non-occurrence or result of such inspection(s). Upon issuance of a notice to proceed the Consultant shall contact the Risk Management Department at (305) 416-1800 to schedule the inspection(s). COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") in the course of providing any work, labor or services funded by the CITY including Titles I and II of the ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability) and all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards. Additionally, Consultant shall take affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment of disabled persons. -7 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk r _S t r r t m.._.ej aaeH_.. 42Q : 2 T _trn nF now 15. AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS RIGHTS: A. The CITY may, at reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years following the date of this Agreement, audit, or cause to be audited, those books and records of COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION which are related to COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION's performance under this Agreement COMMUNITTFS UNITED and EXTENSION agrees to maintain all such books at its principal place of business for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement B. The CITY may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect COMMUNITTES UNITED and EXTENSION's facilities and perform such tests, as the CITY deems reasonably necessary, to determine whether the goods or services required to be provided by COMMUNITIES UNITED and EXTENSION under this Agreement conform to the terms hereof and/ or the terms of the Solicitation Documents, if applicable. COMMUNITIES UNTIED and EXTENSION shall make available to the CITY all reasonable facilities and assistance to facilitate the performance of tests or inspections by CITY representatives. All tests and inspections shall be subject to, and made in accordance with, the provisions of Section 18-100 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as same may be amended or supplemented, from time to time. 16. This writing embodies the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and there are no other Agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. 17. The CITY'S Director of Public Works may decide all questions, difficulties and disputes that may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, including the fulfillment of the service hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof. -8 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 5irrrrin dpq:2i frfl RF AoJ__ 18. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by COMMUNITTES UNITED, in whole or in part without prior written consent of the CITY. 19. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed according to the Laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a conflict between any portion of the contract and Florida Law, the laws of Florida shall prevail. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be executed and signed the day and year first above set forth. FIRST WITNESS: COMMUNITIES UNITED: By: By: Name: Address: SECOND WITNESS: By: Name: Address: 9 Name: Hattie Willis Title: Executive Director Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk T T • d - gnE szIttf ai41.eH c429:2I 170 0E n014 FIRST WITNESS: By: Name: Address: SECOND WITNESS: EXTENSION: By: Name: Adrian Hunsberger Title: Extension Agent II Urban Horticulture Entomologist Submitted into the public By: record in connection with Name: item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Address: Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 2004 by and between The City of Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, in the County of Miami -Dade County (hereinafter called "CITY"), and Grove Heritage Tropical Garden (hereinafter called Grove Heritage Tropical Garden) and the University of Florida/Miami-Dade County Extension of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (hereinafter call "EXTENSION"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Grove Heritage Tropical Garden has requested the installation landscaping and irrigation on the open space adjacent to the near its intersection with as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, within the corporate limits of the CITY; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid open space is under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter call "F.D.O.T"); and WHEREAS, Grove Heritage Tropical Garden has agreed to provide and install the landscaping and irrigation provided that CITY act as permittee for the installation and maintenance of the landscaping and irrigation and that CITY accomplishes the installation of the water meters to serve the irrigation system; and WHEREAS, the CITY and Grove Heritage Tropical Garden are of the opinion that said landscaping shall be maintained by periodic trimming, cutting, mowing, debris removal, fertilizing, watering and necessary replanting; and Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party hereto; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall perform the following in a reasonable manner and with all due care: GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION hereby agree to maintain the plantings, following the F.D.O.T's landscape guidelines for safety and plant care. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION'S responsibility for maintenance shall include all landscaped and/or turfed areas within the area described on Exhibit "A" on F.D.O.T. right-of-way. Such maintenance to be provided by GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION specifically set out as follows: To maintain, shall mean proper watering and proper fertilization of all plants and keeping them as free as practicable from disease and harmful insets and to properly mulch the plant beds and to keep the premises free of weeds and to mow and/or cut the grass to a proper length and to properly prune all plants which includes (1) removing dead or diseased parts of plants, or (2) pruning such parts thereof which present a visual hazard for those using the roadway. To maintain also means to upkeep the irrigation system, and removing or replacing dead or diseased plants in their entirely, or removing or replacing those that fall below original project standards. All plants removed for whatever reason shall be replaced by plants of the same grade as specified in the original plans and specifications and of a size comparable to those existing at the time of replacement. To maintain also means to keep litter of all kind's, removed from the area described on 2 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Exhibit "A". Plants shall be those items which would be scientifically classified as plants and include but are not limited to trees, grass or shrubs. The above named functions to be performed by GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENION shall be subject to periodic inspections by the CITY. Such inspection findings will be shared with the GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION and shall be the basis of all decisions regarding modification, reworking or agreement termination. 2. If at any time after GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION have assumed the maintenance responsibility above -mentioned, it shall come to the attention of the CITY'S Director of Public Works, that all landscape within the area described on Exhibit "A" or a part thereof is not properly maintained pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, said Director of Public Works shall give written notice that a deficiency or deficiencies exist(s), by sending a certified letter to GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION in care of Executive Director and Extension Agent II respectively, to place said GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENION on notice thereof. Thereafter, GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall have a period of thirty (30) days within which to correct the cited deficiencies. If said deficiencies are not corrected within this time period, the CITY may terminate this Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 5 herein and remove, by CITY or an independent contractor's personnel, all of the landscaping and irrigation installed under this Agreement. 3. It is understood between the parties hereto that the landscaping and irrigation covered by this. Agreement may be removed, relocated or adjusted at any time in the future as determined to be necessary by the CITY or F.D.O.T. in order that the adjacent Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 3 state road be widened, altered or otherwise changed to meet with future criteria or planning of the F.D.O.T. 4. The CITY shall accomplish the installation of the water meters to serve the irrigation system and pay all installation and water consumption costs for said water meters. 5. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the following conditions: (a) By the CITY of GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION fail to perform its duties within the thirty (30) days written notice by the CITY (b) By the CITY, upon refusal by GROVE HERITIAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and/or EXTENSION to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statues and made or received by the GARDEN HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION in conjunction with this Agreement. c) By the CITY following sixty (60) calendar days written notice. d) By all parties, thirty (30) calendar days following complete execution by all parties, of an agreement to terminate this Agreement. 6. The term of this Agreement commences upon execution by all parties and shall continue the contractual relationship until such time the agreement is terminated as set forth in paragraph 5 above. 7. COMPENSATION: There shall be no compensation by the CITY to GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and/or EXTENSION for the services to be rendered under this Agreement. 4 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 8. PUBLIC RECORDS: GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all documents and information pertaining to CITY contracts, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow access by the CITY and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION'S failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the CITY. 9. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS: GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION understands that agreements between private entities and local governments are subject to certain laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to public records, conflict of interest, record keeping etc. CITY and GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION agree to comply with and observe all applicable law's, and ordinances as they may be amended from time to time. 10. INDEMNIFICATION: GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY and its official, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") and each of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person resulting from, or in connection with. damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with (I) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement which I or is alleged to be directly or indirectly 5 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION or its employees, agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION") regardless of whether it is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act, omission, default, or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnitees, or any of them or (ii) the failure of the GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION, or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION's liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under State Workers' Compensation or similar laws. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN: Melanie Thomas, Chairperson 3359 Oak Avenue Miami, Florida 33133 EXTENSION: Adrian Hunsberger, Extension Agent II Miami -Dade County Extension 18710 SW 288t Street Homestead, Florida 33030 6 TO THE CITY: Stephanie N. Grindell, Director Public Works Department 444 SW 2°a Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION has been procured and is being engaged to provided services to the CITY as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the CITY. Accordingly, GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall not attain, nor be entitled to, any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the CITY, nor any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION further understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the CITY are not available to GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION, and agrees to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for any employees or agent of GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION rendering services to the CITY under this Agreement. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION will allow CITY inspectors, agents or representatives the ability to monitor its compliance with safety precautions as required by federal state or local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. By performing these inspections, the CITY, its agents, or representatives are not assuming any liability by virtue of these laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall have no recourse against the CITY, its agents, or representatives from the occurrence, non-occurrence or result of such inspection(s). Upon issuance of a notice to proceed the Consultant shall contact the Risk Management Department at (305) 416-1800 to schedule the inspection(s). GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") in the course of providing any work, labor or services funded by the CITY including Titles I and II of the ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability) and all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards. Additionally, Consultant shall take affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment of disabled persons. 15. AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS RIGHTS: A. The CITY may, at reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years following the date of this Agreement, audit, or cause to be audited, those books and records of GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION which are related to GROVE HERITAGE TROPCIAL GARDEN and EXTENSION'S performance under this Agreement. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION agrees to maintain all such books at its principal place of business for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement. B. The CITY may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION'S facilities and perform such tests, as the CITY deems reasonably necessary, to determine whether the goods or services required to be proved by GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION under this Agreement conform to the terms hereof and/or the terms of the Solicitation Documents, if applicable. GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN and EXTENSION shall make available to the CITY all reasonable facilities and assistance to facilitate the performance of Submitted into the public record in connection with 7 item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk tests or inspections by CITY representatives. All tests and inspections shall be subject to, and made in accordance with, the provisions of Section 18-100 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as same may be amended or supplemented, from time to time. 16. This writing embodies the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties hereto andthere are no other Agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. 17. The CITY's Director of Public Works may decide all questions, difficulties and disputes that may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, including the fulfillment of the service hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof. 18. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by GROVE HERITAGE TROPICAL GARDEN, in whole or in part without prior written consent of the CITY. 19. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed according to the Laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a conflict between any portion of the contract and Florida Law, the laws of Florida shall prevail. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be executed and signed the day and year first above set forth. FIRST WITNESS: Grove Heritage Tropical Garden By: By: Name Address SECOND WITNESS: By: Name Address 8 Name: Melanie Thomas Title : Chairperson Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk FIRST WITNESS: EXTENSION: By: By: Name Name Address Title: Extension Agent II Urban Horticulture SECOND WITNESS: By: Name Address APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: CITY OF MIAMI: By: By: Name Name: Stephanie N. Grindell Title: City Attorney Title: Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Name: Dana F. Carrillo Title: Risk Management Administrator Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Contact list for Grove Heritage Tropical Garden Club 4/22/04 Residents Distribution: Charles/ Martha Berryhill 3310 Oak 305-445-7347 3250 Oak 305-441-5947 3364 Oak 305-529-1175 3311 Oak 305-461-5040, 305-448-6392 3312 Percival 305-441-8759 3320 Percival 305-444-3900 3230 Frow 305.443.7144 3240 Oak 305- 441- 5947, 786- 240- 6357 3321 Oak 305- 444-3741, 305-445-1205 3359 Oak 786-897-8610 3300 Oak 305-742-4500 gtwalls@aoo.com 3300 Oak 3242 Oak Betty A. Dock Vice President: Ruth Fail Dedication Chr. Ruby Harris Secretary: Derrick E. Hall Co -Spokesperson: George Hall Earlene Jones Land Trust Rep.: Vincent Johnson Horatio and Alva L. McKenzie President: Melanie Thomas Hospitality: Earl and Glinda Walls Florin and Wilson Williams Harry Schmidt 305.6567,9604 Support and Resource Team Marguerite Beckford F1U, OF Extension 305-248-331 x 246, Fru; becford`.fi'C"ti'u',Si.3I.a.s.ufi_cdu Jim McMasters: Tree Man Trust 305.443.8618, inIcnn:-.iades't 'aol.cot,, Yvonne McDonald UEC 1379 Grand Avenue; 33133, 305-4465-3096, siricdoft icl:iAK,11.y3tItii.nt. CC Holioman Consultant 90 NE 101 St. Miami Shores, 33138, 305-762-7941. ccwcortsu V'd.cio'.conl Homer Whittaker City of Miami Net Office, Grand Ave. 33133, 305-461-7063, _t � vv),ict ke ci_liar,, Jim Stewart Fairchild Garden, 1370 Mendavia, 305.665.5959_ stc :°a_rimo;r; _ € l.cam Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Coconut Grove, Village West, Island District Urban Tropical Garden Club Meeting at Virrick Park March 30, 2004 6pm — 8 pm Residents in attendance: Ruby Harris, 3311 Oak Avenue, 305.461.5040 Charles Berryhill, 3301 Oak Avenue, 305.445.7437 Glinda Walls 3300 Oak Avenue, (Mail 330133MF 33133) 305 .742.4500, gtwalls@.aol.com Ruth Fail, 3364 Oak Avenue, 305.529.1175 Derrick Hall, (305.298.9261) 305.441.8759 George Hall, 3320 Percival Avenue, 305. 444.3920 Vincent Johnson, 3259 Oak Avenue, 786.290.6357 Horatio L. McKenzie, 3321 Oak Avenue, 305.444.3741 Melanie Pasley-Thomas, 3359 Oak Avenue, 305.448.6392 or 786.897.8610 Alva McKenzie, 3317 Oak Avenue, 305.445.1205 Community support team; Yvonne McDonald 305.446.3096, ,mcconald.'ial elfsauih.net : UEC Jim Stewart, 1370 Mendavia, 305.665.5959, stUwatr; -t.fca ,a_,' cam : Fairchild Garden CC Holloman 305.332.2730. cewcoust' lt:a.a o,_com: Consultant, Marguerite Beckford, 305.248.3311 Ext 246, FIU, OF Extension The meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm. Everyone introduced themselves. Jim Stewart attended at the request of Marguerite and CC to share how Fairchild Garden members could help with the tropical Garden Project in Coconut Grove. CC reviewed the notes from last. meeting. After the residents voted on all the following names submitted by different residents Grove Heritage Tropical Garden was unanimously voted the official name. ( moved by Melanie, seconded by Derick) Names submitted were: Per Oak Frow Garden of Grace Garden of Mercy Grove Heritage Tropical Garden Avenues of Life Tropical Garden Three streets Tropical Garden Pathways Tropical Garden Old Grove Tropical Garden Joy of Life Tropical Garden Walk Through Tropical Garden Walk Way Tropical Garden Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Coconut Grove, Village West, Island District Urban Tropical Garden Club March 2, 2004 On March 2, the residents came together for their second meeting to begin planning their Urban Tropical Garden. Residents in attendance: Martha and Charles Berryhill, 3301 Oak Avenue, 305.445.7437 Wilson and Florine Williams, 3300 Percival Avenue, 305. 445. 2373 Willie and Glinda Walls 3300 Oak Avenue, (Mail 330133MF 33133) 305 .742.4500 Ruth Fail, 3364 Oak Avenue, 305.529.1175 Derrick Hall, (305.298.9261) 305.441.8759 George Hall, 3320 Percival Avenue, 305. 444.3920 Melanie Paseley- Thomas- 3359 Oak Avenue, cell 786.897.8610, 305.448.6392 Support team: Yvonne McDonald 305.446.3096 Consultant CC Holloman 305.332.2730 Residents shared their concerns and questions about the garden and how to get it started; 1. How to keep people from sleeping and loitering in the garden. CC discussed the possibility of having police presence or Net presence before the garden actually got started so that people will be on notice that residents are not tolerating crime or Loitering. Yvonne suggested that the residents will write a letter to the new NRO officer asking him to attend the next meeting to address those concerns and let the resident know what they can do to help. 2. Should the garden be fenced or not? Residents do not want to have the responsibility of locking and unlocking a fence, they suggested that perhaps the NRO officer could do that. After discussion, all residents decided not to have a fence because they feel it would Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk make the area look like a prison. CC suggested that a garden wall might serve the purpose of providing privacy and security yet would be natural and pretty with the landscape and flora .that they are planning. Fica bushes or some natural barrier was suggested with Bougainvillea to serve as the "pretty but natural security fencing". 2. Who can help us design and maintain the garden? Tree Mans Trust will plant trees. CC indicated that she has contacted people on the Board of the University of Florida and the Native Plant Society to help with the design and plants/flowers and maintenance. The University of Miami does not have the resources for this project. CC asked the residents to follow up with their own request to them. The University of Florida, Miami Dade County extension has resources to help with gardens and neighborhood horticulture projects and may also have students who can help maintain the garden. Home Depot might be able to help through their community initiative. Residents agreed that they have to take primary responsibility for caring and having pride in the garden. Mr. Hall, Charles, and Mr. Wilson said they have been taking care of that alley for more than 20 years. CC explained that was how most of. the neighborhood gardens got started. Residents said they do not want money but they will accept donations of things for the garden and students to help. Glenda agreed to write the letter to the University of Florida and Native Plant. Society and give it to Charles to get signatures. Representatives from OF and Native Plant Society will be invited to the next meeting. 3. People are walking through the Williams' yard, how do we stop that? That is probably an issue for the NRO. Residents will bring that up in the next meeting when the officer is present or contact Homer for help with this. 4. How to keep people from cutting through the garden. Residents talked about how to design the garden so people won't cut through. Mr. Hall suggested having a narrow walkway on the other side of the garden wall so people can still get from Percival to Oak and Frow. 5. How soon can we get the garden project going? The project should be able to get started in April when Jim McMasters is available to put the trees in the garden. The March 16 meeting could include decisions about the trees that residents want to put in the garden. Experts in botany ad horticulture should be in attendance at the March 16 meeting who can help residents decide which plants will be best to have in this area. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 7. Originally, residents did not want benches in the garden. After discussion everyone agreed that the benches are ok if they are natural, like tree stumps made into stools or natural sitting places that will not accommodate sleeping. CC asked all residents to share their vision of the garden, what they would like to see in it. The list is as follows: 1. Pretty fragrant flowers and plants but no fruit trees or edible vegetation. 2. Flat stepping stones thatdo not allow grass to grow in-between 3. Low maintenance colorful flowers and plants 4. a garden wall 5. sitting stools made from tree stumps or natural woods 6. artwork (a statue or art work significant to the area) students might be able to do this (perhaps a contest) 7. At first someone suggested a small waterfall or water fountain, but everyone decided it might be better not to have water, instead artwork or a statue. 8. an area for memorial to families on Margaret, Frow, Day, and Oak 9. the garden should be a meditative walking place 10. small red flowers embedded around walk ways that lead to a centrally located (round -about) statue or art work . 11.lighting (could be embedded at the foot of the plants to make the garden pretty and also safe. Lighting at the street level (how high should the lighting be?) This might be a question for CIP. 12.the garden should be comfortable and laid back so people can de -stress 13.a prayer corner 14.gravel for the walkway 15. stepping stones or natural wood for the walkway Melanie said she was raised on that street and knew all the neighbor s and would volunteer to knock on doors to get them out to the meetings and to get them information. Everyone agreed it would be good to have all the neighbors become a part of the project. Mr. Hall said he had been living there for 43 years and this is the first time he has seen the neighbors come together in the same room. CC complimented the group and said that this was a very good group, they respect each others opinions, know how to disagree and still try to find ways to accommodate even those with a minority opinion, and they are very positive. CC said that this project will have greater positive impact than just a garden, it will also help bring neighbors together and that people will respect their Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Coconut Grove, Village West, Island District Urban Tropical Garden Club February 24, 2004 On February 24, residents came together at the site of Margaret and Day Avenue to start discussing a plan to develop the Urban Tropical Garden. Residents in attendance: Earlene Jones, 3230 Frow Avenue, 305.443.7144 Harry Schmidt, 3242 Oak Avenue, 305.6567,9604 Ruby Harris, 3311 Oak Avnue, 305.461.5040 Martha and Charles Berryhill, 3301 Oak Avenue, 305.445.7437 Wilson and Florine Williams, 3300 Percival Avenue, 305. 445. 2373 Willie and Glinda Walls 3300 Oak Avenue, (Mail 330133MF 33133) 305 .742.4500 Ruth Fail, 3364 Oak Avenue, 305.529.1175 Derrick Hall, (30.5.298.9261) 305.441.8759 George Hall, 3320 Percival Avenue, 305. 444.3920 Community support team; Tree Man Trust (Jim McMasters: 305.443.8618) Coconut Grove Net Office, (Homer Whittaker 305.461.7063) Yvonne McDonald 305.446.3096 Consultant CC Holloman 305.332.2730. The group viewed the 2 block alleyway on Margaret Avenue from Percival to Frow Avenue. Jim McMasters discussed the kind of trees he can put in the garden and looked at existing trees that may need to be trimmed or removed. Residents expressed concerns about adequate lighting and loitering in the alley. Homer explained that increased activity and lighting would deter such activity, and the garden could be designed to be more secure by having the garden fenced. CC gave the residents a set of case examples of gardens around the country that have been developed by residents. Residents agreed that Charles would be the resident contact for the group. Glenda and Ruth will work with Charles to get letters and documents prepared and distributed. Ruth agreed to make copies for the neighbors. Next meeting: 5:50 pm Tuesday, March 2, at Virrick Park. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Pocket Parks Urban Tropical Gardens (Margaret Street) Planning Meeting Date: Tuesday - February 24, 2004 Time: 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Place: Gather at Oak Avenue & Margaret Street to tour the site & then on to Virrick Park Teen Center for the meeting All Residents in the 3300 & 3200 Blocks of Frow Avenue, Oak Avenue •& Percival Avenue are urged to attend this meeting. Come out to help plan & design the Pocket Parks. For more information, please call (305) 446-3095 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk . Utiiittutiity ViccitJ. ra�.run iict6ttw JL .fir V. ... Residents enjoy the fountain and one of many gathering places. Path with griffin gate. link to Manhattan in place, MacDougall was able to fulfill his vision of creating the first true "garden community" in the U.S. This concept was inspired by Ebenezer Howard's Garden City Movement in England, which aimed to draw people out of crowded urban centers and into carefully planned towns infused with open space, sunlight, and fresh air. The movement influenced MacDougall's belief that the health of the rapidly growing metropolis depended on the inclusion of green spaces in residential areas. An historic view of one of the 15 gardens ofJc Heights. Photo: "Jackson Heights: A Garden in The community of Jackson Heights was to include both residential and commercial buildings, creating a "city within a city" which would fulfill all the needs of its residents, while still allowing them easy access to Manhattan. The 325 acres were divided into 88 blocks. The blocks were approximately 200 by 600 feet, about twice -standard length. Single-family housing, flanked the neighborhood on the east and west sides. In the central fifteen blocks, garden apartments were built. MacDougall's vision for his garden apartments focused on the following principles: 1. The full block would be developed (in contrast to the gradual development happening in most of Manhattan.) An interior border. Rose garden and lawn at tl Chateau. Photo: Li Yu Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk on htrn __._._212412004 tAJIIIIiLU iiL) 2. There would be a maximum of sunlight and ventilation, by including rooms that faced the outdoors and numerous windows into the design. 3. Buildings would be set back slightly from lot lines to provide an opportunity for landscaping in front. Street view into a garden. The Winsor Apartments on 72nd Street. S allow for greenery in the front. Photo: . In addition, the arrangement of the apartment bi would create a private interior courtyard, that we landscaped and serve as a communal garden, f enjoyment of the block's inhabitants. It would be in which to socialize, play and relax and would r with greenery all of the apartments that surrourn In 1917, the Queensboro Corporation built its fir apartment complex according to MacDougall's principles. He named it the "Garden Apartments is considered to be the first garden apartment cc built in the U.S. It consisted of 14 five -story builc back about 12 feet from the property line with a grass and trees in the front and a shared park a inside of the block. Of the fifteen garden apartments completed, ten had central gardens that ran 80% of the lengtt block, almost 500 feet. The other five, built during the Depression when funding was at its lowe slightly smaller. The individual apartment buildings of MacDougall's fifteen garden apartment blocks, were typically U-shaped and were separated or connected to each other, depending on the architect. Two architects, George H. Wells and Andrew J. Thomas, designed most of the apartments for MacDougall. Thomas' apartments were physically separated from each other and contained two apartments per floor, an apartment typically being three rooms deep and. two rooms wide with a small hall separating it from the other apartment on the same floor. Sometimes there were three apartments per floor, but the apartments were arranged to provide the most light for their occupants. The Towers, designed by Thomas, consisted of Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 7/")4 I-,r'rA ommumry careens. Jaexsuu ne,gi1Ls eight, six -story buildings, separated by 37 feet on each side; each apartment had four exposures. The apartment buildings designed by George H. Wells were not separated from each other and were only two rooms deep and two or three rooms wide, so that all rooms could have Tight. A courtyard outfitted with benches. Columns at The Towers, then and now. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk s .ae Typical apartment floor plan. Photo: "Jac Heights: A Garden in the City" Rooms were oriented either to enjoy the ini courtyards or face out to the landscaped st Buildings were typically four to five stories. buildings usually only covered 40% of the I which allowed the development of gardens other 60%; whereas, in the typical IVlanhatt development, the buildings occupied 70% land which reduced the amount of land avE gardens or other outdoor space. In additior interior block gardens, there was land set within Jackson Heights for children's play s community garden, tennis courts, and a go It was not always easy for the residents of Heights to preserve the integrity of the orig neighborhood. During the depression, one gardens was briefly divided into small secti chain -link fences. In 1977, the owner of the development decided to walk away from th property when interest rates on the land cli According to Martin Gallenz, a resident of Heights and ex -Vice Chairman of the New Planning Commission "he just lost faith in t property." The residents, however, did not on the value of their shared open space. TI pooled their resources to take out an 11 mi dollar mortgage. httn.11www rnmmurnitvgreens nra/F.xistinwCiFeens/iacl sonheights/iacksonhei2hts.htm 2/24/2004 ARS-SHRS, Miami Florida Our pages are being redesigned and reorganized and will be moving to another server soon. Please stay tuned. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 3601 vid Cutler Road Click on street address above for map & driving directions. Miami, Florida SHRS Mission: The Subtropical Horticulture Research Station's (SHRS) mission is to conduct and support environmentally sound research on tropical and subtropical crops. SHRS meets the needs of U.S. agriculture by the collection, evaluation, and development of improved commercial plants; the development of methods for the management of exotic insect pests; and the development of technologies to promote a sustainable agro-hydrology system. History: About the Miami Station Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit, comprised of: :L' .enct1 .,s 'i a'C Qfat Cionai C.:Iermplasf, �'`,. pf:sitc .1 ,(groiog! 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Thompson City Clerk I,Ornaluility lit CCI15. J'deKJV11 r eigii LS Cipm fl)U n it jackson I1ci4its For nearly a century, the historic community of Jackson Heights in Queens has maintained its acres of shared interior courtyards: green spaces that range from open lawns to planted gardens to shaded canopies of ivy -clad trees. Throughout the Great Depression and the post -WWII building boom, Jackson Heights' residents fought to hold on to their numerous sanctuaries of grass, trees, and gardens in the midst of a city where high property values create an intense pressure to develop any available open space. As a result of their loyalty to the original plan of Jackson Heights, residents of the community are blessed with an environment that, according to resident Daniel Karatzas (author of Jackson Heights: A Garden in the City), "really gives people a sense of pride and a sense of history." Jackson Heights today: looking through the trees toward one of the interior gardens. re ens ***Select a profile An historic view of several Jackson Heights' con: greens and the old golf course. Photo: Daniel K "Jackson Heights: A Garden in the City" Creating a Vision The creation of Jackson Heights can be attribt. both the foresight and vision of its founder, Ed. Archibald MacDougall. Under the auspices of 1 Queensboro Corporation, MacDougall oversa' procurement of 325 acres of land, over the Ea five miles from Manhattan. Because of the Iacl rapid transit, MacDougall was able to purchast predominately farmland for a mere $3.8 millior the initial years, he pressed for a subway conr whose later arrival created the catalyst necess prompt city dwellers to invest in Jackson Heigl With a rapid transit Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ,n.G.,..,7>ntlatlra;nJ+4.P.1; na,.t'nr,j1St;11 1+0 }vtm Chapman Botanical Gardens:Apalachicola, FL 32320 (850)653-8219. One of the oldest tropical gardens in the U.S., the 52 acre site along z c'. Alligator Bayand Lake Victoria features a mile longpath of tropical 9 P� plants and large mature trees with exotic and more familiar animals •o along the way. e t C This small but picturesque city boasts a botanical garden. ° u Chief Memorial Gardens: Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church, 141 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480-6107 (407)655-4554. These gardens gracing the Episcopal Church were a 1931 gift by a parishioner in memory of her parents. C urti.ne - Ilf use¢ mof Art & G Gardens: 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904)356- 6857. The creator of the gardens, Ninah Cummer, was the founder of the first garden club in Florida and her gardens demonstrate a lifetime of devotion. Through the Loggia from the Art Museum the visitor will be delighted by he ;. Upper Garden (plants that thrive in Florida), the English Garden (with a tea garden, fountain and wisteria arbor), the Center Garden, and the Italian Garden (fountain, rose garden, jasmine arbor, reflecting pools and the Great Cummer Oak). CIpressGeeder s: 2641 South Lake Summit Drive (1 mile off US 27), Cypress Gardens, FL 33884 (941)324-2111. Amidst lakes and cypress swamps, the 200 acre family fun park exhibits more L5 than 8,000 varieties of plants and flowers from more than 90 countries as well as a glass enclosed butterfly conservatory (with over 1,000 butterflies in a tropical setting), an aviary, a zoo and seasonal floral festivals; Jeer ie kBeach:.Arboretum:: Constitution Park, 2841 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (954)480-4240 or 480-4430. This 8 acre city arboretum, newly created, displays labelled palms, flowering trees, native trees and exotic shade trees. Eden State Gardens: North of US 98 on County Road 395, P.O. Box 26, Point Washington, FL 32454 (850)231-4214. Twelve acres of grounds surround the lovely Wesley home, site of the former Wesley Lumber Mill and now a state park. The gardens feature moss -draped live oaks over a hundred years old, camellias and azaleas. ErnestHerninowal'_fV use...n: 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 (305)294-1136. Beautifully landscaped gardens and a Spanish Colonial home where Hemingway wrote most of his great novels are now open to visitors and home to descendants of Hemingway's 50 cats. parF.kr, Sor rkgE € gar,.=4 :: Eureka Springs Park, 6400 Eureka Springs Road, Tampa, FL 33610, (813)744-5536. This 31 acre botanical garden features rare and unusual plants and a greenhouse, trellised walks, boardwalk and picnic area. Everglades Wode Gardens: (Scroll down) 27180 Old US 41, Bonita Springs, FL 34135-5405 (941)992-2591. on 03-13-08 _m/Florida Gardens/florida gardens.htm 2/24/2004 rionua traruclis Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk A natural history museum features grounds with botanical gardens and trees from around the world, not to mention exotic birds, panthers, alligators, flamingos, bears and otters. Fairchi6dTronicaf Garden: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables (Miami), FL 33156 (305)667- 1651 This 83 acre botanical research and education center displays extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms (more than 712 species), cycads (more than 218 species), flowering trees, tropical fruit trees and vines. Features include Windows to the Tropics (a 16,500 square foot conservatory), the Montgomery Palmetum and the Bailey Palm Glade, McLamore Arboretum (a ten -acre display of tropical flowering trees), the Lynn Fort Lummus Endangered Plant Garden, the Keys Coastal Habitat (a 4 acre naturalistic garden), the Gate House Museum of Plant Exploration, and a rainforest exhibit (including People of the Rainforest, an ethnobotanical exhibit) and more. Flamingo Gardens arid , ._ boretur< : 3750 Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330 (954)473-2955. Sixty acres of citrus groves, subtropical forest and botanical gardens showcases native and exotic plants and is home to a free -flight aviary, butterfly garden and xeriscape garden. Take a 1.5 mile narrated tram ride through hammocks, wetlands and citrus groves and see the alligators and flamingos. Fioor'ida Botanical Garden at Pinewood Guttural Park: Friends web site. 12175 125th Street North, Largo, FL 33774-3695 (727)582-2100. In the development process, this new facility will consist of 160 acres with a multitude of gardens at the current site of the Pinellas County Extension Office. The target date is January 1, 2000. Florida institute of Technology LotartiL & Garden: 150 W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901 (800)888-4348. The campus displays beautifully landscaped grounds and more than 200 species of palm trees. Thirty acres along a stream are devoted to tropical gardens, a lush Florida forest of palms, water oaks, orchids, and tropical vegetation. Fort DeSoto Park: 3500 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715 (727)866-2484. This full service park is situated on 5 interconnected islands. Fragrance Garden: (Scroll down), Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, South Fort Myers, FL (941) 432-2000 or (941)463-9356. It Touch and smell the wonderful scents of native and exotic plants and walk a fruit and spice path in this 277 acre public park. Fruitand Svic± Park: 24801 SW 187th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33031 (305)247-5727. The unique 30-acre public facility exhibits over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts from around the world. Visitors can find 100 varieties of citrus, 65 varieties of bananas, 40 varieties of grapes, 60 bamboo varieties, and numerous other exotic edibles and can, literally, munch their way through this fabulous park. Gamble Plantation and ;Lsr =ricSite: 3708 Patten Avenue, Ellenton, FL 34222 (941)723-4536. 1,ttn•U.,;,,n l..QuQcL ors c-Q TP1ev;ela Ga Tel P n c/fl nri ..zar-d.rms_htm /24l)nna .rionaa uaraens Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk The mansion of this former sugar plantation, now a state park, is surrounded by 16 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Gifford Arboretum: Sretum: University of Miami Campus, Corner of San Amaro Drive and Campo Sano, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305)284-5364. This 50 year old arboretum, named after the first graduate forester in the U.S., has recently undergone extensive improvements. Gize..aKo_psick.PaimArboretum: North Shore Drive at 10th Avenue Northeast, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (727)893-7335. This 2 acre city arboretum now displays more than 200 palms and cycads representing some 45 species from around the world, and it (and the trees) continue to grow. Guif BreezeZoc: 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL (850)932-2229. This friendly zoo features 700 animals surrounded by botanical gardens. Harry P. Leu Gardens: 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803-1537 (407)246-2620. Miles of paths meander through 50 acres among ancient oaks, forests of ip camellias and giant camphors. Gardens includes the largest Camellia Collection and formal Rose Garden in the South, a herb garden, a butterfly garden, a palm garden, and a bamboo garden. HeathccieBotanical Gardelns: 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (561)464-4672. 3 1/2 acres is all that's left of this former nursery, but it's enough for lovely gardens that feature paths bordered by orchid trees, a palm walk with more 4` than 40 species, numerous beds of intensively planted ornamental annuals, an herb garden and an authentic Japanese Garden featuring a pond, bonsai display and many oriental plants. F E rr fec,; Gar ei : Lemoyne Art Foundation, 125 North Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301- 1594 (904)222-8800. The Helen Lind Garden at the Foundation is the setting for LeMoyne's collection of outdoor sculpture. Historic 337 North Tamiami Trail, P.O. Box 846, Osprey, FL 34229 (941)966-5214. This museum complex and archeological site showcases the creativity of Bertha Palmer, who preserved the pioneer dwellings and Native American remains while creating lovely garden landscapes, including the Sunken Garden and Pergola, the Duchene Lawn and the Fern and Jungle Walk with the scenic aqueduct. Ichimura Miami -Japan Garden: North side of Watson Island off MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL (305)662-8008. This city friendship garden, created in 1961 and renovated in 1988, features an 8 foot hight granite statue of Hotei, a smiling god of prosperity, plus stone lanterns, an arbor, three bridges, and 500 orchid trees. .iac sonvii:E oo odicaGarder: 8605 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904)757-4463. c... More than 800 rare and exotic animals are features on 70 acres of landscaped grounds. Submitted into the public Flor,da Gardens record in connection with Page of 1u item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk John and 'Viable Ringlino Museum of Art: 5401 Bay Shore Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243 (941)3599- 5700. The Museum is modelled on a Renaissance Tuscan Villa with an arched loggia that surrounded a courtyard with lovely gardens and reproductions of Renaissance statuary. The Karr pong: 4013 S. Douglas Road, Coconut Grove , FL 33133 (305)442-9318. Kampong, a site of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, was the home of 3 an avid plant collector who travelled the world looking for useful and beautiful plants. The grounds contain significant collections of tropical fruit cultivars and flowering trees. KanapahaBot.a,,r..ira.i: Gardens: 4700 SW 58th Drive, Gainsville, FL 32608 (352)372-4981. The 62 acre site overlooking beautiful Lake Kanapaha displays 19 completed gardens (including a Butterfly Garden, a Vinery, a Hummingbird Garden, an Herb Garden, a Rock Garden, a Water Lily Pond, and Water Gardens). A 29 acre arboretum is under development. Key West (Joe Allen) Garden Center and West Martello Tower: Atlantic Boulevard and White Street, Key West, FL (305)294-3210. The ruins of this Civil War fort and National Historic Site are home to the Joe Allen Garden Center and Key West Garden Club. Growing amidst the ruins are native and exotic trees and plants, including blooming orchids and bromeliads. Kores.har State Historic Site: Corkscrew Road off US 41, Estero, FL 33928 (941)992-0311. This riverside park contains the physical remains of a Utopian Community including a restored historical building.and gardens. Kraft Azalea Gardens: Alabama Drive off Palmer Drive, Winter Park, FL (407)623-3334 or (407) 599-3334. An 11 acre public garden on the shores of Lake Maitland. i. • County Hort cultsraf Lean 4 g Ccniter: Discovery Gardens, 30205 SR 19, Tavares, Florida 32778-4262 (352)343-4101. The Gardens are currently under construction so please call ahead for an appointment. The site will display Discovery Gardens (plants appropriate to Central Florida displayed in a park -like setting) and special collections of herbs, flowers, roses, low maintenance landscape material, fruits and vegetables, sub -tropical plants, aquatic, wetland, and shade -loving plants. An oriental -style garden and large children's garden with a maze are also planned. Lowry Park Zoologzica Garden: 7530 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33604-4756 (813)935-8552. On this 24 acre site in colorful lush surroundings are found the largest concentration of native Florida wildlife exhibited in the state. !Vlacay State Garderfs: ,nothe�r web site. 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308 (904) 487-4115 or (904)487-9910. In designing these gardens, Alfred Maclay mingled native plants and exotic plants to create a setting of tranquil beauty. Although the gardens were designed to be in bloom during the winter and early spring when the family was in residence, Maclay emphasized the more subtle contrasts in texture riviiva \JaiuGiiJ Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk by appointment to scientists, educators, students, historians, and organized botanical groups 1 u.51/4. , VI 1 V Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 (561)495-0233. Donated by a early Japanese settler, Morikami Park offers 200 acres of ,< tranquil pine forest, nature trails, lakes and waterfalls, shaded picnic pavilions, Japanese Gardens and bonsai collections. IViorrtingside Nature Center: 3540 E. University Avenue, Gainsville, FL 32641 (352)334-2170. An heirloom garden and 225 species of wildflowers are among the attractions y' at this Living History Museum. Mounts Botanca(Garden: 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-1395 (561)233- 1749. This thirteen acre site, a joint project of Palm Beach County and the University of Florida, offers landscapes of tropical trees, tropical fruits, lush tropical foliage, and native Florida plants. Collections include tropical fruit, citrus, roses, palms, shade and flowering trees, herbs, rainforest and poisonous plants. Nancy Forrester'sSecret Garden: One Free School Lane and Elizabeth Street (between Southard and Fleming Streets), Key West, FL 33040 (305)294-0015. This artists' garden contains a collection of rare tropical plants and tropical `-i'% birds. Oldest House: 14 St. Frances Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904)824-2872. Continuously occupied since the early 1600s, the site of the Oldest House ,;79 offers Ornamental Gardens contain plants typical of those grown by Spanish, British and American occupants Orrnonc Memorial Gardens and Art: Museum: 78 E. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-6358 (904)676-3347. Created with donated labor of World War II veterans, the site became the first war memorial in Florida after World War II. The botanical garden, maintained 't!I by a garden artisan, combines native plants and exotic flora and features small ponds, the Peacock Fountain, a gazebo, and a new waterfall. Parrot Jungle and Gardens: 11000 SW 56th Avenue, Miami, FL 33156 (305)666-7834. These lush tropical gardens, situated in a lovely setting of cascading waterfalls, meandering streams and a serene lake, display over 1,200 varieties of exotic plants including heliconias, bananas, orchids and bromeliads. Within this jungle setting can be found a large collection of tropical birds, exotic reptiles, indigenous mammals and endangered baby apes. Ravine StateGardens: Twigg Street, Palatka, FL (904)329-3721. The only formally landscaped state park, the 59 acres of ravines were planted during the WPA era with over 95,000 azaleas of 64 varieties, 11,000 palm trees and more than 250,000 ornamental plants complemented by extensive fieldstone terraces, rock gardens and massive cypress building construction is typical of the time. Rockefeller efellerGardens: The Casements Cultural Center, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, FL httn•//vrurr ilrwA rr3Pr�r.vrxi/P1rnriria a AA-no/CI rvr4 A 0-artIPnc htm 2L7dL2.(llln riui1lid vaiueiis 32176-6520 (904)676-3216. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk t:; The former home of John D. Rockefeller, the Casements is a cultural center with two acres of graciously restored Gardens. Page 8 of 10 Sarasota Garden Club: 1131 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941)955-0875. • The historic home of the Garden Club is surrounded by a garden that features a 1/2 acre pond, a Butterfly Garden, a Children's Haven, and a Quiet Garden. Sarasota Jungle Garens.: 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, Florida 34234 (877)861-6547. • This family park features 10 acres of gardens displaying native and exotic flora together with some Florida fauna. Sensory Garden and Butterf y_Garder:B_lDro_g s.ps Park, 230 North Stone Street, Deland, FL This lovely sensory garden was created by the Garden Club of DeLand for the benefit of the visually impaired and physically handicapped. A nearby butterfly garden attracts butterflies. Sdcl ty_oi_theFo a _Arts: 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (407)655-7226. Dedicated to encouraging an appreciation of art, music, drama and literature, the Society also offers horticultural gardens and the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. Designed as demonstration gardens to display tropical plants suitable for landscaping in the South Florida climate, the gardens include a Chinese Garden (with a moongate and authentic statuary), a rock garden, a Spanish facade with its decorative well, a Madonna garden, a formal fountain, a fragrant rose garden and small herb garden. South Florida Museum Bishop_ Planetarium and Manatee Aquarium: 201 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 (941)746-4131. A reproduction of H.ernando DeSoto's sixteenth century home in Spain ' includes a lovely Spanish Courtyard. Don't miss "Snooty" the Manatee. (George and Ann) Sturgeon Memorial Rose Garden: Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 34644 (813)595-2914). of This cemetery contains an All America Rose Selections accredited rose garden. Subtropical Horticulture Research Station: 13601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33158 ▪ This U.S. Dept of Agriculture Research Station focuses on tropical plants, especially economic ones. Suoar 1>t"sli Gardens: 950 Old Mill Road, Port Orange/Daytona Beach, FL (904)767-1735. The ruins of a sugar mill and 40 year old dinosaurs from a former theme park ▪ are surrounded by 12 acres of botanical gardens, maintained by the Botanical Gardens of Volusia. Sunken Gardens_: 1825 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727)896-3186. This botanical garden, one of the oldest in the state, dates back to 1903 when back to 1903 when George Turner, Sr., began to convert a five acre tract along Fourth Street North into a botanical garden by draining a pond. The fertile pond muck, 10 feet below street level, was developed into a - T- nursery and later a tourist attraction. Over 4,000 varieties of plants c:(..„,hE representing virtually every tropical and sub -tropical country in the world and up to 50,000 annuals are displayed every year at the gardens. ht?ltt_.1irtn nt- :1 n„n..*,..(.l...ra.... m --._ - -' 1 - r+ - .3,......... rionaa Uaraens Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Thomas Edison Winter HOME & Laboratory: 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL (941) 334-3614. The inventor's fourteen acre riverfront estate exhibits the original furnishings, laboratory and botanical gardens of rare and exotic tropical vegetation including a banyan tree that is four hundred feet around. rageiv Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens, Inc.: P.O. Box 2695, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561)655- 7116. A subtropical rain forest, developed from cleared land in a quarter of a }r: century, showcases some 2000 varieties of plants and a tree canopy extending 100 feet high. Uiliversity of en_fr ,t Fiorida Arboretum: 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816- 2368 (407)823-2978. This 80 acre arboretum features 12 acres of gardens (including a Rose Garden, Greenhouse, Conservatory Compound, Cycad Garden, Palm Collection, Bromeliad Sanctuary, Swamp Habitat, Fern garden, Wetland Plants Display) as well as a Sandpine-Wild Rosemary Scrub, Longleaf Pine Flatwoods, Oak Hammock, Oak Scrub, Palm Strand, Pond Pine Community, Cypress Slough, Cypress Dome, Black Gum Pond, and a 9 Acre man-made Lake. The web site answers that age-old question — what is an arboretum? University of South FioridaBo_tanieaiGarden: Location: Pine and Alumni Drive, Mail: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SCA 238, Tampa, FL 33620-5150 (813)974-2329. Current displays include hardy palms, a Bromeliad Garden, an Herb Garden, a Butterfly Garden, a Carnivorous Plant Bog (Pikes!), a Riparian (Wetland) Forest, a Fruit Orchard, Flowering Trees, a Rain Forest Shade Garden, a White Sand Scrub and a Conservatory. A collection of rare Begonias can be seen by appointment. The labels are colored coded to denote native (red), exotic (blue) and edible (green) plants. Vizcaya Museu: 3251 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129 (305)250-9133. This Italian Renaissance -style 34 room villa (a winter residence) features over 10 acres of formal gardens and fountains. Visitors can view the gardens by moonlight. Walt Disney World Company: P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.45- Site of an All America Rose Selections Display Garden. Washington Oaks Statr_Gaxrdens: 6400 North Oceanshor Boulevard, (south of Marineland), Palm Coast , FL 32127 (904)446-6780. An oak hammock nestled between the ocean and a river provides a unique garden setting for an abundance of native and exotic plants. Magnificent live oaks shade gardens filled with lovely camellias, azaleas, and roses. Citrus trees surround the perimeter. AVvt rreof Orchids: 2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407)396-1887. 50,000 square feet of greenhouses, cool houses and a conservatory house the world's largest permanent indoor display of rare and exquisite flowering orchids. A lovely nature walk completes your visit with a pond, a rose garden, and a free flight aviary with exotic birds. ., I" w/nnnw ';ommunlry t-reens: narea rarxs In uiu iii Dlulsta (omniun;tL M ontgonlerLj rark continued from page 3 rw ourselves at home Today the park is lush with mature plantings, the soothing sound of water from a three -tiered fountain, places to sit and visit or dine with family and friends, and oh yes, a hammock, one of the most sought after spots in the park. Other than the old stone bench given by Maureen Ruff in 1999, and the circular wooden bench that surrounds the rejuvenated beech tree, all other furniture is moveable. According to Watkins, "in the summer, each day...you look out at the park, you see that the furniture has been placed in a new arrangement to fit the activities of the day before." ***Select a profit( A brick path delineates the border bE common area and private backyards As the park grew more and more beautiful, many homeowners removed the fences surroundinc backyards to better enjoy the view. They covered over the service road with grass and a single pathway that now delineates the private backyards from the park. Despite this division, planting backyards tend to spill over into the park. Resident cellist, Augustine Rodriguez While a few households have kept their backyan many of the other backyards are landscaped ela some with field stone terraces. Watkins said, "Tr tremendous amount of expression in the backya The park community is most fortunate to have a cellist, Augustine Rodriguez, who occasionally sl day practicing under the beech tree. Weddings, performances, and workplace gatherings are jus the ways residents have enjoyed the space, as t can comfortably hold gatherings of a hundred or Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk u :,,+; x+e+i`.rrgp lm 011f nn arurva.rk-TAA uitC7n inert,°4,90Pa rk 2124/2004 ';,onimunlry careens: ofl[Lreu rdlxs 111 U1uzu1 D1ulz It has been a stop on the South End Garden Tour several times, and in 1994, it received a Community Garden Award by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. According to Watkins: 13L The most popular large events, of course, are those we throw for ourselves. Annual potluck dinners have always been well attended, but our best idea so far is a pancake brunch in early fall. We do all the cooking on the spot and pay for supplies from our park funds. Such occasions are the best way to meet new residents and are the closest we ever come to a park business meeting. ur c;{-1ere nce.s keep us i nteresti n ." A mounted policeman previ€ on the South End Garden Tc Montgomery Park is a diverse community with residents of all ages, incomes, and many ethnici. Waiters, artists, students, and young professionals occupy apartments and condominiums, with space set aside for affordable housing. On the other end of the spectrum, the single-famil often sell for a premium. Recently one of these he in the range of $2 million. Watkins said that, "Althc capita incomes are higher and home ownership h; increased dramatically with the condominium corn the different races and languages, ages, and sex. preferences on the park continue to keep us inter( each other." Properties in Montgomery Park turn over quite rec. because of this mix of housing types. Pancakes in the Park The condominiums and apartments are attractive to young couples and singles, many of whom eventually start families and want more space. Increasing property values entice otherwise sati residents to sell. New residents often decide to remodel. Because of this, many of the homes or have been remodeled three or four times in the last twenty years. Many of these remodeling jol large curtain windows that take advantage of the park views. In winter, "the park seems all lit ul newcomers also reorient their rooms with bedrooms facing the park rather than the street. "So,' said, "there is stability and there is turnover. There are quite a few of us who will go out feet firs there are lots of newcomers that feel the same way. So the spirit of the place won't disappear. space can overcome anything." Alphonse Litz, who has lived on the park since 1996, agrees: "I who have lived here for a long time pass on the culture to those who move in." Page 4 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk r_i�/ik.6[4, 41no —17 _ 27xii/ )nn4 the uroan u~a.ruezi Plants for a Future Back to a : Future home page. The Urban Garden Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk An urban garden can range in size from a window box to an area of several hundred square yards and, no matter what the size, permaculture techniques can be utilized in growing plants for food and other purposes. This article is going to look at some of the possibilities of growing food crops in urban gardens and will mention a few alternative plants for you to try, but that does not mean that you should not grow many of the more conventional crops that can fit very well into the concept of permaculture. Indeed, we would recommend that anyone setting up a permaculture system in their garden or allotment starts off with a backbone of plants they are already familiar with, introducing alternative plants a few at a time to see how they like them. The first thing to do when planning a garden is to go out and look at it, to see what are the possibilities. Don't just look at it once, come back to it several times in the year to see what is already growing there and whether it can be fitted into your design. There will be problem places, a wet area at the bottom of the garden, a shady wall that is in a rain shadow and the soil is always dry - make a note of all the positive and negative aspects of the garden and then start to think about how you can work around them. Sometimes it is fairly easy to improve a difficult situation, you could put in drainage for example to dry out the wet area, but very often you will find that it is better and much easier to work with the problem and to find plants that actually like growing in these places. The essence of a good design is being able to group a number of different species into one harmonious system. If space allows you should always grow at least one tree. There are a number of conventional fruit trees on dwarfing rootstocks that are small enough to be grown in town gardens, some can even be grown in pots in a back yard. If you are happy to buy in apples etc and would rather grow a fruit that cannot be obtained from a shop then try growing Mulberries (Morus nigra). This fruit, which looks like a large dark loganberry, is ripe in late summer and is exquisitly flavoured but is too soft for it to be a commercial crop, the fruit would not last the journey to market. There are also a number of ornamental trees that can be grown as food crops. For example, the Juneberries (Amelanchier spp.) are beautiful in the spring when they are covered in white blossom. Their fruit, which is about the size of a blackcurrant, ripens in early July and, if you can get there before the birds, it is sweet and juicy with an apple like flavour. Try growing the cultivar'Ballerina', it has larger and sweeter fruits than usual. Our native Yew tree (Taxus baccata) has a delicious sweet fruit in late summer and autumn. Some caution is necessary though since all other parts of the plant, including the seed, are highly poisonous. It will grow in almost any soil and situation and although it will eventually make a' large tree, it is slow growing and will take many years to outgrow its welcome. The Strawberry tree (_- ~ _ - c _) ripens its fruit in November and December. It also flowers at this time of the year, the fruit taking 12 months to ripen, and it is then an object of singular beauty. Not highly flavoured, the fruit is superficially similar to a strawberry in size shape and texture. Some people like it whilst others are not so keen. There are a number of small growing cultivars that fruit well whilst still young, one we would particularly recommend is 'Rubra', we've seen one that was only 4 ft tall literally covered in fruit and blossom, an incredible sight. 1:1+{W.1=_3• . ,,, ncx�1...,.3n 11414.:r/,,,1, . .,rl..hfry,' I- Af"nn. Submitted into the public record in connection with ine uroan varuen , ., V.\ . item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Many shrubs can be grown under and around fruit trees. Conventional crops to try include xaspoerries, Blackcurrants, Blackberries and Gooseberries. Some others you could try include Elaeagnus ebbingei, a superb permaculture plant that produces a ripe fruit in April and May, long before any conventional crops are ready. It succeeds in quite a lot of shade, in poor soils and drought conditions, is extremely wind resistant and also produces nitrogen nodules on its roots thereby feeding the soil and increasing the yields of plants growing nearby. It has never been bred as a fruit crop but the yield can be very good, though more work needs to be carried out in order to determine the conditions and cultivars that produce the highest crops. Putting a plant or more of E. pungens nearby for cross-pollination might be helpful. The flavour of the fruit is very acceptable when it is fully ripe, whilst the seed is also edible and reminds some people of peanuts. Many Barberries (Berberis spp) and Mahonias (Mahonia spp.)grow very well in the shade of trees, their fruit is rather acid and not to everyone's taste when raw, though they can also be cooked. An interesting novelty to try is Decaisnea fargesii, this produces a bright blue fruit in late summer that looks somewhat like a broad bean pod or a sausage. Not highly flavoured but it is great fun to see the look on a person's face when given it to eat. Gaultheria shallon is a shrub for acid soils producing a huge crop of small tasty fruits in the summer. The above shrubs will also grow in sunnier positions. Atriplex halimus is an evergreen shrub that demands a sunny position and a well -drained soil. It has edible leaves with a salty flavour which can be eaten raw or cooked and is liked by most people we've given it to. If you are living in a mild part of the country then try growing Myrtus ugni in a reasonably sunny sheltered position. This evergreen shrub produces a delicious fruit from late summer to the autumn with a flavour reminiscent of strawberries and guava. The Dwarf Quinces (Chaenomeles spp.) are often grown in gardens, their fruit is ripe in late autumn and will store throughout the winter. Too harsh to eat raw, it cooks well and can be used as a jelly or as a flavouring with other fruits, especially apples. Many bulbs and perennial plants can be grown between the shrubs and along the sunnier edges of this planting system. Most lilies love growing with their roots in the shade and their tops growing into the sunlight. They all have edible bulbs, though some are bitter. Amongst the nicest and easiest to grow are L. amabile, L. bulbiferum, L. candidum and L. superbum. The Dog's Tooth Violets (Erythronium spp) are superb woodland plants. They flower in spring and have disappeared by early summer. The bulbs usually increase fairly freely and can be divided in their dormant season, any spare bulbs being eaten. Quamash (Camassia quamash) can be grown in a sunnier part of the garden. It flowers in the summer and does especially well in short grass in an orchard. The bulbs can be eaten at almost any time of the year, though are probably best in the autumn, and when roasted have a taste similar to sweet potatoes. There are various species of wild onions (Allium spp.) that can be grown . Try the wild garlic (A. ursinum) in the shadier areas, it will provide mild garlic flavoured leaves from February in a mild winter until May. In sunnier areas try the everlasting onion (A. cepa 'Perutile'), this stays green all winter and the ]eaves can be added to salads. Peltaria alliacea is an evergreen perennial that spreads quite freely and makes a good weed suppressing mulch in light shade or full sun. The leaves have a flavour that is a cross between garlic and mustard, not to everyone's taste but quite nice as a flavouring in salads. It is at its best in the winter, and can turn bitter in summer, especially if it is in a sunny position. Smilacena stellata grows very well in the deeper shade of trees. Its young growth in spring can be eaten in much the same way as asparagus but its nicest part is the fruit that is produced in late summer. This has a bitter sweet flavour, too strong to be eaten in large quantities but excellent in moderation. The Day Lilies (Hemerocallis spp.) are lovely trouble free and easy to grow plants. They are often cultivated for their edible flowers in the Orient, they can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used as a thickener in soups. All parts of the plants can be eaten, the young shoots are used like asparagus, the older leaves as spinach and the roots on a number of species are large enough to eat, they have a nutty flavour. The form most commonly cultivated for its flowers is N fi,lva 'T(wanen' hurt anv enPniPc nr variety ie worth trvina The Hna Peanut (Amnhicarnaea hranteatal is a perennial that likes partial shade. It produces an edible seed in much the same way as peanuts, though it tastes more like a bean than a peanut. Not very high yielding though. Apios americana and Lathyrus tuberosus are two species with absolutely delicious roots. Grow them in the sunnier parts of the garden, harvest them in the autumn and bake them. Once again, yields are not that high but both species have the potential through selective breeding to become commercial crops. Perennial Buckwheat (Fagopyrum dibotrys) is a vigorous relative of the annual buckwheat. The leaves are available from late spring to the autumn and can be eaten raw or cooked, we prefer them cooked. The seed is also edible but has not yet been produced on our plants. Looking at other parts of the garden, there are often walls that can be utilized in providing micro - climates for growing plants that could not be grown so successfully in the open garden. For example, a wall with a mainly southerly aspect will be much warmer by day and will also be warmer at night. It is possible to grow Kiwi fruits (Actinidia deliciosa)on such a wall, though these require quite a bit of space because you normally require a male plant to fertilize the females. However, the female can be very productive of fruit and this will ripen in late autumn and can be stored throughout the winter. The soil at the base of walls is often quite dry, partly because it may be in a rain shadow and partly because the wall can act as a wick to draw moisture out of the soil. By applying a liberal mulch of organic material it is possible to alleviate this situation, alternatively it is possible to choose plants that actually prefer these dry conditions. An example of this is the Tiger Iris (Tigridia pavonia) from Mexico. Not all that hardy in Britain, it does very well at the foot of a dry south facing wall and in such a situation it can be safely left outside all winter in most of Britain. The bulb is quite small, but is delicious baked and the flower is just incredibly beautiful, it only lives for one day but plants produce a succession of blooms from July to October. Campanula versicolor is a perennial that is not reliably hardy in some parts of Britain, but does well at the foot of a sunny wall. It has mild flavoured edible leaves and these are available throughout the winter, making an ideal salad at this time of the year. If the wall is in a shady position try growing Gooseberries and a Morello cherry with Montia sibirica, a short- lived perennial that usually self -sows freely, planted underneath them. It produces mild flavoured edible leaves throughout the year and these are at their best in winter. Most of the bulbs and perennials mentioned above can also be grown very successfully in a window box, so even if you do not have a garden it is still possible to grow some food on permaculture lines. A very good bulb for a window box would be the Iron Cross plant (Oxalis deppei). It produces an abundance of lemon -flavoured leaves from June to October, delicious raw though they should not be eaten in large quantities because, like rhubarb, they contain oxalic acid. The flowers are even nicer tasting and are a very decorative addition to the salad bowl. There are so many potentially useful plants that can be grown in urban gardens that the main problem with writing this leaflet has been deciding which plants to leave out. All the plants listed above are fairly easy to grow but if you would like fuller details about how to grow and use any of them, or would like details on other plants you could try in a permaculture town garden then please write to us at the address below. Please give a fairly detailed account of your request, it is extremely difficult to respond to a letter that simply asks for something vague such as 'a list of plants I can grow in my garden'. A donation to cover costs would be appreciated. Have you found this information useful? You can help keep our project going by joining -'% or making a donation to the project with ;_- ._;: 0,4 +; } Submitted into the public DON RTE a record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1 1 ..,._... 1 / f 11Affl ld l'1 VI AU4 V4t Vvaav One of the oldest tropical gardens in the U.S., the 52 acre site along Alligator Bay and Lake Victoria features a mile long path of tropical plants and large mature trees with exotic and more familiar animals along the way. Chapman Botanical Gardens:Apalachicola, FL 32320 (850)653-8219. This small but picturesque city boasts a botanical garden. a • � ac ? o d o u Cluett Memorial Gardens: Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church, 141 S. County Road, Palma Beach, FL 33480-6107 (407)655-4554. These gardens gracing the Episcopal Church were a 1931 gift by a parishioner in memory of her parents. cuirir3ef` lU!_iiseurnofPal & Gardens: 829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904)356- 6857. The creator of the gardens, Ninah Cummer, was the founder of the first garden club in Florida and her gardens demonstrate a lifetime of devotion. Through the Loggia from the Art Museum the visitor will be delighted by he Upper Garden (plants that thrive in Florida), the English Garden (with a tea garden, fountain and wisteria arbor), the Center Garden, and the Italian Garden (fountain, rose garden, jasmine arbor, reflecting pools and the Great Cummer Oak). C.vpress Gardens: 2641 South Lake Summit Drive (1 mile off US 27), Cypress Gardens, FL 33884 (941)324-2111. Amidst lakes and cypress swamps, the 200 acre family fun park exhibits more • than 8,000 varieties of plants and flowers from more than 90 countries as well as a glass enclosed butterfly conservatory (with over 1,000 butterflies in a tropical setting), an aviary, a zoo and seasonal floral festivals; Deerfield Beach Arboretum: Constitution Park, 2841 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (954)480-4240 or 480-4430. This 8 acre city arboretum, newly created, displays labelled palms, flowering trees, native trees and exotic shade trees. Eden StateGarde.ns: North of US 98 on County Road 395, P.O. Box 26, Point Washington, FL 32454 (850)231-4214. Twelve acres of grounds surround the lovely Wesley home, site of the former Wesley Lumber Mill and now a state park. The gardens feature moss -draped live oaks over a hundred years old, camellias and azaleas. Ernest Hernincway Museum: 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 (305)294-1136. Beautifully landscaped gardens and a Spanish Colonial home where Hemingway wrote most of his great novels are now open to visitors and home to descendants of Hemingway's 50 cats. EureE•:.a 5prj s__.C_ dens: Eureka Springs Park, 6400 Eureka Springs Road, Tampa, FL 33610 (813)744-5536. • This 31 acre botanical garden features rare and unusual plants and a greenhouse, trellised walks, boardwalk and picnic area. Eveiglades Wonder Gardens: (Scroll down) 27180 Old US 41, Bonita Springs, FL 34135-5405 (941)992-2591, on 03-13-08 - ,-nM1F`1criria Ciardenslflorida. gardens.htm 2/24/2004 omIII uIllly 'hells. l.,lld.11ulcls i uu (TJianders l yard A few homeowners in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore have discovered that they can enjoy all the amenities of city living without the usual anonymity or lack of green space. Hidden behind eleven narrow row houses, Chandlers Yard is a tree -shaded courtyard carved out of the backyards of surrounding homes. Here, the neighbors of Chandlers Yard are assured a pleasant green view from their homes and private yards. It is a quiet place, perfect for reading the morning paper and enjoying a cup of coffee. It is also a crossroads, where neighbors sometimes stop and talk about their day, or catch up on each other's news.The courtyard is an intimate space that includes a small green lawn shaded by mature crabapples, and a flagstone terrace just large enough for a patio table and chairs. •A view of the green at Chandlers Yard !***Select a profit( Looking down the garden path tow Chandlers Yard The expansive tree overhanging the terrace gives diner: spot to sit and is a point of community pride, though thei running debate as to whether it is a dawn redwood or a cypress. At the east end, the courtyard narrows into a landscaped path. This asymmetry, which adds to the ch the space, came about because several contiguous nei( decided not to participate when the courtyard was create wooden fence delineates the transition from the neighbc private backyards to the courtyard they share. Each hon has a matching gate, giving them access from their privy to the shared courtyard. The fence and gates are ownec maintained by the Chandlers Yard Homeowners Associ; Today, Chandlers Yard is a secret gem in the Federal H neighborhood, where many people walk to work in dowr Baltimore, and in the evenings, step out to a local pub fc Today, people who choose to live in Federal Hill are ger their twenties and thirties. Many of them are students and some probably consider themselves hip and trendy. In the 196Os, it was the hip and trendy twenty -somethings of that era that began the process of reviving Federal Hill. However, this work was almost short-circuited before it even began. In the mid 196Os, the Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1 ++. .11 znz� ,- -a r rmc an ••,-,• fI c't; , et- r rg.pns /rho rll ersaLas'd./rl l a_n dl Pm arri h tm ') l-) A I'f nn n Lommuniry -reens: unanoiers r aru J. Q2vfG L. VL .� Baltimore City Council gave serious consideration to a proposal to demolish much of the neighborhood and parts of Fells Point and Canton to make way for the "East-West Expressway" that would become part of Interstate 95. In preparation, the City condemned many of the homes in Federal Hill and gave residents a cash settlement. Ironically, this event led to the neighborhood's rebirth, rather than its destruction. A group of citizens, concerned about the loss of their neighborhoods, organized and initiated a campaign to reroute the highway project. Eventually, the citizens' coalition was successful in getting both Fells Point and Federal Hill listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic districts. This move effectively blocked the City's proposal because federal law prohibits the construction of a federally -funded highway through a National Historic District. Cross Street, Baltimore, Maryland. (One of the streets bordering Chandlers Yard). Chandlers Yard A view into the courtyard from the nan The tall fence on the right side of the (behind the tree) borders the property homeowners who decided not to be p: Chandlers Yard. This resulted in the fl layout of the courtyard. The City found itself the owner of hundreds of properties li these neighborhoods. They launched the Dollar House Program that fueled a revitalization of Federal Hill. Winner a lottery were allowed to buy one of the condemned row houses as long as they agreed to rehabilitate and live in it. Because the demand for houses was greater than the nun available, not everyone who entered the lottery was able t buy a dollar house. Many of those who missed out decide buy in Federal Hill and Fells Point anyway, thus accelerati the regeneration of these neighborhoods. Around this time, fledgling developer Bill Struever bought ; rehabbed a house on Gremlenn Street in Federal Hill. De5 the renewed interest in the neighborhood, he had difficulty finding a buyer. Someone suggested that to be successful this endeavor he should buy and rehabilitate an entire blo( houses. He bought several homes on Gremlenn Street, including 'three industrial garages that he rebuilt as modes houses. Initially many of the homes were only shells of their former selves. The backyards were delineated only by a narrow footpath and more often than not were filled with junk and rubble. Some were cemented over, a common situation in Federal Hill. According to one homeowner, they were "little, little plots." Bill Struever wanted to improve this situation and so developed the idea of a shared interior courtyard.He convinced several homeowners on Cross Street to go along with his vision and eventually recruited I _- /r. __:.., ,:.....szC- ..x&v.....Galusaaas11...-.,e.tf./. 1 n l U1I1111U111 ty VI GGLJ. V110.11u1G1J 10.1u eleven households willing to pay 1000 dollars and give up a portion of their backyards to construct the courtyard. Chandlers Yard, during construction Chandlers Yard, before co Construction of the courtyard was achieved by de the group of homes a Planned Unit Development which is a planning device usually used for much development projects. The PUD designation allow Struever much more flexibility in designing the siz shape of the reorganized lots than traditional zonii Because several of the abutting homeowners dec to go along with Struever's plan, the shared court3 ended up in a flag shape. Amy Gould designed th courtyard with a narrow path at one end that lead: rectangular green and flagstone terrace. Neighors maintain private backyards that are delineated by short, wooden fences. To unify the space, the same material was used for all fences, including the taller fences that border the yards of neighbors who chose not to participate in Chandlers Yard. Additionally, many homeowners have added second and third story decks to their homes which take advantage of both the view of the courtyard and the views of downtown Baltimore and the harbor. Each homeowner was given a share in the courtyard, which was indicated by a separate deed attached to the deed of each house. This arrangement specified that when a house sold on Chandlers Yard, the new homeowner bought into the courtyard by signing both the deed to the house and the deed to the courtyard. A homeowners association with elected officers was formed and bylaws established to manage the space. Despite this formal arrangement, neighbors have found it easier to make decisions about the space informally. Residents may reserve the courtyard for private events by sending around a note to neighbors explaining their intentions. The Fourth of July, however, is set aside as a special day so that everyone can enjoy the fireworks display over the harbor from within the courtyard. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Overlooking Chandler: one of many private ui decks. 1"44 .11 �,�, <. .,vn ".,g...nr./C.,:f;_nfar' cA-s+c/rhanrilarcrrarrl.hi-Ian/11ers.varrl htm ')hA/'rr\A Community Greens: Chandlers Yard Soon after Vaughn moved onto the courtyard in 1994, the homeowners dues, which were quite modest, increased to 360 dollars per year. These funds feed into a capital fund established by the Chandlers Yard Neighbors Association. The proceeds from this fund were recently used to re -landscape the courtyard. The work included re -leveling of the lawn and terrace, as well as the addition of new plantings. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk One homeowner who has lived on Chandlers Yard since its inception in 1976, described the ea when neighbors spent evenings together in the courtyard. She said, "someone would bring out wine, and someone else would bring out some chicken and we would stay out [in the courtyard: the night." Now, she said, people are older and their time is more limited. Vaughn jokingly adde we are too old. The neighborhood is too established." Current residents of Chandlers Yard tend to be in their thirties, forties and fifties, somewhat old( many other Federal Hill residents. Most are singles or couples. Some neighbors observe a tenc families to move away once their family begins to grow, perhaps desiring more space and bette Currently, only one household on the courtyard has school -aged children. According to current even if homeowners on Chandlers Yard move away because of retirement or to buy a vacation their love for Federal Hill is so great that they choose to locate in another part of the neighborhc A sense of security provided by the enclosed courtyard attracted Vicki Vaughn to Chandlers Ya said, "I feel a lot safer with the courtyard there. Its pretty hard to get back there. I feel its unlikeh someone would break into the front of my house. Even if someone did get back [in the courtyan would they get out? I feel a sense of security because I know all my neighbors; I feel they' are w out for me, yet I never feel on display when I am using the space. We have a real sense of com Vaughn also described how she looked at houses all over the Federal Hill neighborhood, and tt many kept their own private backyards nicely maintained, many did not have back fences and tl from the alley was often cluttered with items such as old refrigerators. Because the private back Chandlers Yard are visible from the common area, she can also be assured that people will ma own private spaces. These beautiful private spaces add to the charm of the courtyard and visur public and private spaces merge, creating a sense of expansiveness in this small space. Resid( spoke with agreed that the lack of green space in other parts of Federal Hill made Chandlers Yz attractive to them. Being an anomaly does have its drawbacks, though. Finding a landscaping company that will a maintain a small space like Chandlers Yard has been a problem. Also, maintenance of the com lawnmower has been challenging. Vaughn described how she detached the mower blade and c down to the local hardware store to get it sharpened. She said the owner,'"looked at me like I w They didn't have the equipment to sharpen a lawnmower blade because no one in Federal Hill I lawns!" Routine maintenance of the space is taken care of by the neighbors themselves. They rotate m responsibilities and have a weeding party each spring. Automatic landscape lights that sit low tc ground light the space. Both the electricity for the lighting and water are provided by one of the the courtyard that was occupied by the president of the Homeowners Association. This homeov a bill to the Association at the end of each year. For homeowners, increasing property values have been an added benefit to living on Chandler: k.JIiIII1U11ILy .�������. iiaiiui�ia A.uiu newly refurbished home could be bought for approximately $95,000 in 1976. One home on the recently sold for $290,000, which is quite high for Baltimore, a city where it is still affordable to I downtown. Recent new construction in the neighborhood starts at $250,000. It is difficult to pre( effect of the courtyard on property value at Chandlers Yard because some homes also have a harbor from second and third story balconies. It is clear that residents feel Chandlers Yard offers a unique opportunity in city living. The amen city are only a walk away and the serenity and safety of the suburbs is at their backsteps. Addit they feel part of a community of neighbors. They have discovered how to achieve a balance of and community that allows them to fully enjoy living in the city. This profile was developed hyAnne Morris Select another profile: [3Viontgomep_,Park][Chan iers Yard] [Jackson Heights] [Vili!e Homes] [Stoney_ Greek A, artments St Francis S uare[TheHope Community http://www.communitygreens.org [Houle] [Existing_ Greens] [C,-;urrehl Pros cts] [Resources] [About ommtjr itty Greens] [Contac' _jc] [tic=-, ipycliv.ep] Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 44.P.ir\ /r13 .12 occ',arri/charjl1prcA7arrl h tm ',/,a/)nna IJULUVVIJ. LVJL V1 VLL11 Vl11 VV11 `L VrJ {. VA. 1UVVV11 iv. 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PLOPtrrs SN1 9,,1 `i n;irii}age . j01.4 'uc�rkii Copyright 1995-98 r.irs,cx{i Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httri//,u. r,tr t„� p,tj 1,t, rnm/tss:/hntOR/nnnixomarl/rvtt13 14QR htir1 2i tl�nne Urban Gardens As Native Plant Habitat Home General Into Events Calendar Who to Contact Organizations Docent Environmental Public A enc.ies Native Gardening Reference List Native ,Nursetiies_ ll ;!anti ng_➢"aps Urban Gardens Planning Y ou r Native Garden A yaft'lmai Plant Sala: invasive Weeds & 3 ,•tined Exotics Wildflower Viewing Areas Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk NA T ] E IP [ ii n A L ] /A\ By Betsey Landis J. Q.5l. 1 v1 - For any garden — in a canyon, on a slope, in an urban yard, perched on a rooftop or eve planter boxes, tubs and pots enclosed by balcony railings — the amount of sun exposure versus dappled to total shade, the sources of water available, the type of soil, the type o drainage, the altitude and other environmental factors (Le. wind, fog, salty or dusty air, seasonal temperature changes) will determine what species of plants will do well, wheth they are native or non-native plants. How does one analyze an urban habitat? Tall buildings become cliff faces with the samE deep shade and harsh wind conditions as a long, steep -sided narrow canyon punctuate' narrow side canyons. Stucco walls or sidewalks may leach lime into adjacent flower bed raising the pH. Wall colors and textures may absorb or reflect Tight, either mimicking a fc wall of trees or a bank in a desert wash. Street trees, street easement landscaping and irrigation become riparian habitat affecting the citizen's garden. The soil may be topsoil original to the site, sterile subsoil, soil contaminated with constn. debris, compacted, claypan, or all of the above including previous owners' gardening eff The size of the garden and its placement in relation to other struc-tures (i.e. walls, foundations, sewer lines or septic tanks) may preclude planting large trees with correspondingly large, penetrating root systems. All these factors are easily measured using a thermometer, sketches of shade patterns, Abc. t the of the garden in relation to other structures, maps locating existing irrigation or undergro Santa Monica structures affecting the planting area, a moisture meter (or a calibrated finger), observat Mountains of local weather conditions (wind, dust, fog, etc.) and doing some judicious digging with spade in the planting area. Having these data on potential garden sites enable the Bard( About the Tovon to visit a native plant nursery, botanic garden or a native plant sale, ask informed questi( obtain accurate advice and buy plants with a good chance of success. Publications A.tmcat Our Local Flora Local Botanic Gardens Latin 101 Other CENTS Chapters Urban citizens often view native flora as something unkempt and untamable, whether th citizens are environmental activists, or, more often, whether they are curious about native/non-native plants as viewed from car windows while stuck in the twice daily comn traffic jam. These superficial impressions about native flora become a problem when the result is native plants placed helter-skelter in a front yard with no water and no care. Cities usually have guidelines, sometimes regulations, on the types of landscaping aIIom front yards, especially in architecturally controlled neighborhoods. What can be defined environment -ally as open savanna bounded by fencing or hedges under a certain heighti the norm for most planning department regulations. The persistent gardener might transform the front yard savanna into a native grass mea with annuals in groups or interspersed with bunchgrasses in attractive patterns. Boulder railroad ties, swales, wandering paths or other non -living elements can break up the bar of a flat grassy yard and emphasize the artistic side of landscaping. Many native shrubs as lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia), Rhamnus species, and Berberis species train nic( into hedges. Native annuals: Clarkia species, poppies (Eschscholzia species), Lesthenii Submitted into the public Urban Gardens As Native Plant Habitat record in connection with rage or item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk species, tidy tips (Layia platyglossa), Lupinus species, Nemophila species, Phacelia spE etc., make beautiful accents in beds or along sidewalks. Maintenance and planning are the keys to success in these front yard landscapes. For example, every month of the year in southern California there are some native plant spe either in bloom or loaded with colorful fruits or seeds. Planning for seasonal changes uti species having different flowering or fruiting times, using pleasing combinations of shap( texture of seeds, leaves and bark along with judicious cleaning and pruning provides a y round joy to both homeowner and passersby. There is no reason why the native plant g: or landscape cannot be always graceful and glorious. If the gardener wishes to produce a garden with the architecture of a particular plant community, the backyard may be preferable as a place to experiment until the gardener better understanding of which trees, shrubs and herbs will dominate, persist or be ephei in this backyard vegetative association. To attract and support local butterflies, birds anc other local fauna, the plant community structure is the best type of garden. Plant community architecture implies that species of herbs, small shrubs, tall shrubs anc perhaps trees known to grow in vegetative associations in the wild will be planted in nati groupings in the garden. Typical plant communities in southern California are coastal sa scrub for hotter, drier locations; chaparral for slightly cooler, dry locations; riparian for w( shadier locations, grassland for flat, hot, thin soil locations. Native grassland and coasta scrub habitat requirements are essentially the same, except for topography. Coastal sac scrub is more often found on dry, hot, windy slopes in nutrient -poor soil, while grassland habitat generally is flat meadows, mesa tops or dry valley bottoms. Consider grassland 1 coastal sage scrub without the shrub layer. Coastal sage scrub architecture combines a shrub layer with shrubs generally under six in height, sometimes including cactus (chiefly Opuntia species), with a rich herb layer populated by herbaceous perennials, grasses, annuals and bulbs. Typical shrubs are bladderpod (lsomeris arborea), lemonade berry (Rhus integrifolia) and species of buckw (Eriogonum), sagebrush (Artemisia), sage (Salvia), and sunflowers (Encelia). Deerweed (Lotus scoparius) and perennial species of monkeyflowers (Mimulus) and Penstemon ar found in both coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. Various species of needlegrasE (Nassella) are common in the understory as are the annual flower species listed earlier. Chaparral architecture may have a sparse tree layer of isolated trees of coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) or small groves of California walnut (Juglans californica) and/or Mexi elderberry (Sambucus mexicana) where more water is available. Basically chaparral is dominated by tall shrubs and small trees, ten to twenty feet in height, though there is a r understory of smaller shrubs and woody perennials. Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) is favorite choice of small tree with gardeners. Some common chaparral shrubs are char* (Adenostoma fasciculatum), hollyleaf cherry (Prunus ilicifolia), mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides) and species of Ceanothus, Rhamnus, Rhus, manzanita (Arctostaphylos) and scrub oak (Quercus). The herb layer may be sparse to abundant depending on the density of shrubs. Vines ranging from woody species of Clematis, honeysuckle (Lonicera) and wild grape (Vitis girdiana) to seasonal species of morning g (Calystegia) and wild cucumber (Marah) compete in the wild for canopy space with the E present poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Poison oak is not recommended for garden habitat. Riparian architecture represents native flora living by seasonally flowing watercourses, round strearns, seeps or springs. The tree layer is abundant. Often the trees are decidu( i.e. sycamore (Platanus racemosa) and species ol:maple (Acer), cottonwood (Populus), (Alnus), ash (Fraxinus) and willow (Salix). The shrub layer ranges from tall shrubs like th fragrant mulefat (Baccharis salicifolia) to spreading, bushier species, i.e. blackberries (Rubus), currants/gooseberries (Ribes) and roses (Rosa). The herb layer contains annu ferns and grasses. Again various species of vines accent the tree and shrub canopies. Urban Gardens As Native Plant Habitat rage . 01 Whole gardens, with or without plant community architecture, can be designed with containers for balconies, paved patios or reinforced rooftops. Conditions are more restrit and the plant palettes available are more limited. Native plants having slow -growing or s root systems do well in containers with some extra care and water. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk `Virtual Tours Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk A Treasury of Glorious Public and Private Gardens for Garden Lovers to Visit! Page 1 of 2 Horne Virtual Tours Add a Garden Rate a Garden E-Maii Us y EXTREME GARbENING EVERYTHING YOU W/ANTFb TO KNOW ABOUT . . . Often gardens are created in the unlikeliest of places, like the South_ oast Botanic Garden in California which was built on a landfill...and the Idaho Botanical Garden built at a former state penitentiary. Will Alcatraz someday be a rock garden? From the Beatrix Farrand Garden at College of the Atlantic in coastal Maine to the Mendocino Bootanica! Garden of California, America gardens range from coast to coast — and then beyond! Gardeners are not hot house flowers! They'll rise to the challenge of any climate! Too cold? Not for the Alaska Botanical Garden. Too dry? Not for the Arizona Cactus Botanical Garden. Too wet? Not for South Carolina's Magnolia Plantation Gardens. The air too thin? Not for the Bett}LFord A!^nine Gardens in Colorado at 8,200 feet. Gardeners — and plants — can thrive anywhere! Bonsai — Detailed information about the fascinating world of bonsai at the Pacific Rim Bonsai Garden in Washington. Solar Greenhouses — Conservatories are blessings in winter climates and, if constructed to allow for passive solar heat, need not be energy guzzlers. See how the Ch �enne Botanic Garden uses solar heat. Arboreta — A "nutshell" history of arboreta is provided by the Louisiana State Arboretum. Japanese Gardens — The Missouri Botanical Garden explains the philosophy behind the design of Japanese Gardens. Creating a botanical garden from scratch — The Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden in South Carolina is an enthusiastic group of people who just got rolling! Labyrinths and Mazes — McCrory Gardens in South Dakota will tell you the difference and how to create them. The New American Gardening Style — This school of landscaping is nicely explained at the Allen Centennial Garden in Wisconsin. Butterfly Gardens — The Smithsonian tells you how. The most spectacular? This blooming Fuse at the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Connecticut. We're also partial to this lizard and the running poiar bear at the Detroit Zoo. New Hampshire provides us with butterflies at The Fells and shimmerinowater at Lost River. • :Virtual Tours Page 2 of 2 GREAT C BE T OIJRS THE BEST LAID PLANS NICE SITES PRETTY CURES Watch the baboon's eyes at the Cincinnati Zoo site. You can see plantation buildings evolving (and burning) at Virginia's Sherwood Forest Plantation. At the National Ranching Heritage Center in Texas you'll hear, naturally, cows. The bells ring out at the Old Mission of Santa Ines in California. You may enjoy a babbling brook at Lost River New Hampshire or a riot of birds at the Bloedel Reserve in Washington. And, for a variety of music, check out the websites of the Butterfly Place and Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts, Afton_Vifla in Louisiana, the Meadow_Garden in Georgia (guess what they play?), the Mourning. Cloak.._Ranch in California and the Society of the Four Arts in Florida. While away those winter hours taking these great cybertours: the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York, the Desert Demonstration Garden in Nevada, the Allen Centennial Garden in Wisconsin, Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Michigan, lakewoldGardens in Washington, Winterthur Gardens in Delaware, and, offering hundreds of lovely photos, Lithia_Park in Oregon. Nothing speaks of exciting possibilities as much as well -drawn garden plans. The plans of the Ja.paneseFr1endship Garden in California are a pleasure to view. At the Utah Botanical Center you'll find plans for a whole botanical garden! When gardening talent is teamed with programming skill and thoughtful copy, the result is a site that is gratifying to visit — with just the right amount of information and images and a balanced layout. While we are thrilled with all garden sites (keey them coming!), these are our personal favorites: Descanso in California, Botaniea_The Wichita Gardens in Kansas, the Atlanta Botanic Gardens, in Georgia, the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, the Reiman Gardens (with a live web cam) in Iowa, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Washington, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Stan Hyvget. Gardens in Ohio, the Stephen_ Austin Arboretum in Texas, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Caribbean Gardens in Florida, and Tower_ HillBotanti_c Garden in Massachusetts. Where to begin? We'll nominate but a few of the many heart - stopping pictures of gardens we've found. You can put your favorite on your desktop by•right-clicking it and selecting "Set as Wallpaper". Voila! Our list: Middleton Place in South Carolina, the Tyron_Palace. in North Carolina, topiary at Green Animals in Rhode Island, a garden bench at the Tuscon Botanical Gardens, Maclay State Gardens in Florida, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, the Conservatory (inside and out) at the Botanic Garden of Smith College in Massachusetts, a wildflower path at the Shaw Arboretum at the Missouri Botanical Garden, the rose garden at Dunbarton Oaks in the District of Columbia, flowers for every week of the season at Chanticleer in Pennsylvania, and the gardens at Monticello in Virginia. Horne Virtual Tours Add a Garden Rate a Garden E-Mari Us © 2000 Otter Creek Industries, Inc. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk l..Vlulllu1uty V1GG11J. J11CL1G11 rcii s 1L U1Ut111 DJUl:KJ r4gc 1 Vl 1 Ureens Community greens are shared green spaces tucked away on the inside of residential blocks. They are collectively owned and manac by the neighbors whose homes and backyards, decks, patios, porches, and balconies enclose the green. When they are well -designed and well -managed, community green have remarkable benefits including development of a strong sense community, provision of a safe and easily accessible play space for children, higher property values, cooling of surrounding homes, anc reduction in stormwater runoff. The mission of Community Greens: Shared Parks in Urban Blocks to catalyze the development of community greens in residential neighborhoods across the United States. Click here to leam more. We are looking for developers, public officials, and other communit' leaders who are, interested in piloting the Community Greens appro in their cities and neighborhoods. If you are interested, then please CO'i{CC`i a .. Please visit our sign- _page so we can keep you up-to-date on our. progress. Community Greens is a partnership between Ashoka. r c f..as ._ the Public and The ; \'C' c.) rust _nor, Historic Preservation. Our wo. is supported by the Fannie Mae Foundation, Graham Foundation, the Kodak American Greenways Awards. We received initial seed funding from HUD. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk htf11-/hananaw rnmO-rPPnQ nr(rl 0J' A/1r A .. o1II111U1111y 'Jl CCIIJ. J11a1 CU r ur.. 111 Uluc1111�1u t a6k, i vi Why should you develop community greens in your city? Whether they are incorporated into ne developments or become part of the fabric of existing neighborhoods, community greens have of remarkable benefits: Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk • Provide easily accessible and safe play spaces for c • Build strong communities as neighbors enjoy, mangy protect their shared garden. • Are places where all residents can interact on a casu and form friendships that improve the quality of the • Unite the block visually, provide a substantial natur and offer many opportunities for relaxing - quietly aloi others. • Increasing property values. • Increasing safety and security because neighbors does and who does not belong and can look after ea( especially in the absence of tall privacy fences. • Adding stability because people on blocks with corr greens move less often. • Fostering the development of new community Ieade organizations. • Increase property tax revenues as home values ris • Stimulate home improvement investments. 2/' 4/ nna L,V111111u1111y 1....11eCIIS. 011aIC(1 rdlKS III VIL/dIl I31MKS rage z or Z FMC • Increase the city's tree canopy, which counters the island effect, reduces stormwater runoff, and provide: birds and other small animals. • Are a prime antidote to sprawl by making city living attractive, not least to families with children. Community Greens Home http://www.communitygreens.org [Home] [ :istir o rr C"" c7 �ti,U- �'r! ...- oieci j [Resources] ce"] [ b ,Ii en° ] [ .on C ] [Ge rk, i G] Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk I ._in A /'1 hh A t.V111111UAlALy 'i1GG11J. 1v1V11L8V111G1y _0)mufitL, ]r"eens T"v1ontgornertM o ntgo me rc:i nark On summer evenings, the glow of candlelight illuminates the lush plantings of Montgomery Park, a third of an acre backyard shared by 85 households in Boston's South End neighborhood. This community green has become the heart of a diverse community of neighbors who have grown to be "the best of friends." Here, they garden together, maintaining several large perennial borders, a dozen trees, walkways, and a lawn. Families and neighbors gather here to play, lounge, and dine. From the 1860s, when the block was originally developed, until the 1970s, the park was separated from the residents' backyards by an alley and fence. Over the years, the residents have worked to connect the park to their yards by covering the alley with a narrower brick walkway, tearing down the fence separating them from the garden, persuading the utility companies to bury their lines, and shifting garbage pick-up to the fronts of their homes. Through their efforts, residents of Montgomery Park now have easy access to a green oasis in the midst of an otherwise dense urban neighborhood. !***Select a profile • Print is profile as Adobe r F , • View ,•tote side shoe of IViiontooi A wedding party enjoys the lush surrour Montgomery Park Montgomery Park has undergone dramatic changes in its long history. Roughly one-third of an acre, it is a trapezoidal remnant of land enclosed by 36 buildings on four short blocks of brick row houses. It came into being when Eliphalet Baker, a dry goods importer, constructed the surrounding houses on West Canton, Montgomery, and Dartmouth -Streets in Boston's South End neighborhood. Soon after their completion, Mr. Baker died, and the owners of the homes purchased shares in the park, creating a trust. The earliest photograph of the park (at right) shows a simple design of paths, a central urn, and young trees. Originally, a service road circled the park and was used by ice wagons and coal delivery trucks to gain access to individual backyards, which were also fenced. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1,tt //u r,1, rrInl,Y1)1 tlie nra/FvicttnaRTPPi7s/nutntanmPrVTLBrk/Montsr 1fl1P.j'v%90PAit 2/74/2004 The above map shows the layout Montgomery Park. Click on the im larger view. . V111111111II!V Tr ..... The earliest known photo of Montgomery Park This profile was developed by Anne Morris Page The only history residents have of the park photograph at left and the stories of Arthur I who grew up on West Canton Street at the • century. He warmly greeted the Watkins an. young families who bought houses on the F 1960s and told them stories of growing up k park, which he described as a closed -off ga entered only by the gardener. According to "He said he hoped we would grow grass an the park green again." C_.a .-`er Vr.. ,i ntg.-. sp ii.,t /.iag orr€s �afi,Jb..: i �tG i... y-.`_.4t ,ar � .yc��.,�: "eaal ,. 1_uru. F � r_ ,�., [Stoney Creek lz,partente] rt. f ra,-,Q,s Squam] [The Hope Communitvi _f ''Community Greens Home http://www.communitygreens.org [Home] [Existing ] [C� �c`_] [Resources] [- � ur i s] [.- 's] [ ] Horne E�,istin Creens [Current E e_• � ,,..,. "�:, � -,�M r�; Greens] ,,� . �. �E._ �,-cis°:: Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ,.44 r 1 +.*..,,mr♦m2rlr.8AfartnnmPr0/,-,1(iParlr _...2I24/9004 ulu111u1111y .J1ee11J. JMUCU rw s 111 Uivaii �1v�aa 1 {ASV a va — C_ommu rut Montgoniertjm 0 ntcrornertA rark continued from page 2 e COti -Cs near "i lem laughing 1-^e e n Throughout this varied history, the small park remained little more than a green lawn that neighbors took turns mowing. Then one spring in the early 1990s, Robert Ober of West Canton and Alice Fisher of Tremont decided to plant a flower garden in the common area. Watkins remembers hearing them laughing as they dug in the horrible soil in the very early hours before they went off to work. Somehow, they created a perennial border nearly 50 feet by 10 feet out of coal clinkers, soot, and buried "treasures." By that July, the flowers were 5 feet tall! That first flower garden was so successful, so "fabulous," that neighbors pooled their money so that they could continue gardening. They established a voluntary contribution in the amount of $50 per year to ensure that there was always enough money to cover gardening expenses as well as infrastructure maintenance. The first flower garden ***Select a profile Private spaces with the public During the next few years this team created large borders on the Montgomery and West sides of the park. Ober built a 16-foot long c bin along the Dartmouth Street passageway tremendous need for better soil. Others scot bags of grass clippings from curbs in neighb towns to add to the park's leaves in the com bins.ln this way, the park was transformed it magnet that attracted children and adults ali play, garden, and relax. Around the time neighbors were discovering the fun of gardening together, an ice storm knocked down telephone lines and gave them the opportunity to lobby the phone company to bury the lines. Although it took ten years to get all the telephone lines buried, it made an enormous improvement in Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httn•/Lnnnna; rnmmiinitszarpenc nro/FYi.Sl nv,rPPns/mnntenmP.rvnarkiMnntsrnmPrv%9.OPark ____2L24/2004 l_,011111111111ty uieeiis. 311a1 GU ra.t.tcs iu kJ 1 Will 131 tilalb the look of the park, as is evident from the photo at right. Powerlines crisscrossed the park Page 1 .r.2 3 4: IchandierE 'v-ard.) [jackson Heights] i-iomes] [Stone\ °reek /-!,.partsrlent.] Squerel [The Hope Community] iCommunity Greens Home http:Ilwww.communitygreens.org [tiprrld [xist,in.gqreep] [c.ur-en1 [Resources] [c.c.)7(tacI.Us] [c.elinyolved] Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk --aRyistirutateenthnantsnmervnarkMontaamerv%20Park 2/24/2004 - t..;omtnuniry treens: narea rarxs in urban niuuxs Cm nuaniti.i (Jreens You wouldn't believe the changes this place has seen. Fifteen years ago this part of the city was one of the worst spots in Minneapolis, a city block devastated by years of urban flight and drug wars. The block contained five crack houses, the housing stock was dilapidated, crime was high, and property values had bottomed out. The difference today is startling. Behind nine rehabilitated houses there are community areas, a playground, and resident gardens. Property values are on the rise and residents' hopes for a stable community that will provide a nurturing environment for children and adults alike are being realized. The children's playground The common area ***Select a profile*** Instrumental to the recent turnaround is a local commui development corporation (CDC), Hope Community, Inc late 1980's, as the neighborhood declined and homeow sold their properties for one dollar just to get rid of therr Community began purchasing houses. The organizatioi intention was to create affordable rental units that wouli engender stability and community to combat the rampa problems of the neighborhood.To achieve this end, the' purchased houses in proximity to one another on a sine and began rehabilitating and renting them. The open space developed gradually. Deanna Foster, Executive Director of Hope -Community, says of the ear 'There was one neighbor who always had barbeques. the houses had fences around the backyards, she'd ho her neighbors to come over. They could see her, but th only get there by going out their front doors and walkinc front door: So, by watching this sort of thing, we started out the uses and functions a common space would pert Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httn : //www. community greens. or.e/Exi stingGreen s/hopecommuni ty/hope.htm 2/24/2004 . Lommuniry greens: Jnarea rarxs in uroan mooKs Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk In developing the space, Hope Community used principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and defensible space - not by bringing in experts, but based on how they saw people living. They pulled down the fences that had separated the back yards, creating a context of a larger open green space. They built walkways where people walked, they constructed a pavilion area on a concrete pad left from an old garage, and they built a playground and a garden with resident planting plots. In so doing, Deanna Foster says, they created both physical spaces and social relationships. As Hope Community Inc. acquired more properties, the common area grew; money that would have gone toward building fences was earmarked for improving the space. As the community grew, the community area became the center of the community. 6 G ii J The communi There are no gates or physical barriers preventing access common area from the street, but it is clear that the space public park. Drawing on principles of CPTED, visual cues E privacy, promote safety, and discourage crime. For examp according to CPTED principles, every space should have occupied house facing it, and Hope Community puts scree back porches on all the housing they develop. This arrange facilitates interaction between the neighbors, ensures that spaces are transparent to observation by the residents, an neighborhood children to come and use the play areas. The renters are low-income people, and very diverse; ri speak English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. But, says the family lives are stable because the kids are happy. extraordinary diversity found on the block causes little t because of the bonds formed in the common areas, am stability in family life translates to stability on the block - renters never want to leave. Foster reflects, 'There is a calmness and relationship here, whereas out on the str frenzied and frightening." She attributes much of the togetherness to the children in the development. By prc httr://www.communitvgreens.org/ExistingGreens/hopecommunity/hope.htm 2/24/2004 - Community greens: narea rarxs in uroan nioetcs safe spaces where young people learn to play creativel independently, the residents at Hope Community are re children who already consider themselves to be commi leaders, and who exhibit the confidence and networkinc necessary to be successful. Hope Community is currently developing ten more residences, some of which they plan to sell to homeowners. With property values rising, they want to save the area from gentrification, and are considering using a hybrid of a land trust to keep the land in the hands of the people who have helped create the community. The successfulness of the development is leading to bigger projects for the Hope Community, like rehabilitating a nearby city park. Foster believes the commons communicates a message. "The pavilion says we get together, the walkways say we are connected, the playgrounds say we care about our children, there are flower beds everywhere that are planted with the help of a lot of volunteers. The commons is advertising for community." All Photos courtesy of Hope Community, Hope Community has achieved a great success in an area many had given up on, and shows organized and managed common area for residents can foster a sense of community in a very urban area. Select another profile: Ivl�rn�DiTie Parkhcsno'ieYard] Ja:,f:,,,r. ill ,`sc Homes.] [Stoney Creek P2,paitments] [St.. f_rarcis Square] [fhEHope ComMunity] :y :.. .. .._. ,<ifit'd SS ..s:..,ya:e"� to sic'R'2..Lx'.•r.?=.,�t��-.7te>«,. ,,qf�."-....�,.�,�., �4:,,:.,�w..N.w ...,,�:i. .,-ss.,.t�-z.:.=s -.µ. a.t,.,..y,, a,,;.n,.....� Quick Find: !Community Greens Home http://www.communitygreens.org [Horne] [E�;is+�nt� Greens] [CI:u!TeP. o ,. � .I [ F 2L ce] [� ' .._ ter, is ens Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httn //«nxnzr r^nmm„nitvore..ens nrg/ExistineGreens/honecommunity/hope.htm 2/24/2004 Community greens: snarea Yams in urban Jslocxs Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk (jreens MontgonieriM 0 ntep me rti park continued from page 4 �-�F • go\. e rna.nce works best t.� Residents make decisions about the park in an informal, ad hoc manner. Watkins said that, "Everybody knows each other here and we talk things over and then come to an informal consensus." This informality encourages people to use the space in a wide variety of ways, including weddings, garden tours, and children's birthday parties. If someone wants to use the space, they just send a note around the neighborhood, letting everyone know their plans. J. CarJ,...• a V.A. ✓ ***Select a profile Residents often reserve the park for pr Judy Watkins, currently the de facto "mistress of the garden," keeps a calendar of events to which residents may refer to avoid scheduling conflicts. Each year neighbors receive a letter on park stationery that describes the previous year's expenditures, proposes new ones, asks for suggestions and comments, and requests voluntary contributions. The task of writing this letter is passed around, usually among the gardeners. One page of the letter, which stays pretty much the same each year, describes the evolution of the governance of the park. Other rules remain unwritten community mores. For example, cutting flowers in the park is frowned upon, as they should be there for all to enjoy. Also, while pets are allowed in the park, they must be kept on a leash. Noise on the park is another matter. Neighbors enjoy hosting gatherings of friends in the beautiful setting. But the four stories of brick can become "one big echo chamber at night" and a clause in this year's letter requests that parties be brought indoors by 11 p.m. Tiered fountain given to t by Robert Ober of West c.. St., one of the Park's firs% gardeners. Gardening duties are also optional. Montgomery Park has about six gardeners who make deci; about plantings. The actual gardening usually gets done in teams. In addition to the six serious httn: //www. com munity greens. ore/Exi sti.naGreens/montgomervvark/Montgomery%20Park... 2/24/2004 t;ommuniry greens: anareu rams in uruan niuexs gardeners, a host of other neighbors regularly pitch in to pull weeds or run the push mower. Ac Watkins, there exists a great deal of competition to push the manual mower. She described ho, "Someone will tap you on the shoulder and say, 'Why don't you give me a turn with that.' " The residents share both their skills and their assets to help the garden thrive.Alphonse Litz ha encountered prospective Montgomery Park homebuyers who assume that the park is professic managed. They are surprised to hear that park maintenance is accomplished entirely informally neighborly trust and consensus. "What really makes it work is just the opposite [of professional management]," he says. "It's borrowing the hose." With many babies and pets enjoying the space, the neighbors realized that using chemical ferti pesticides was not a good idea. Watkins described how, "somebody will order a bunch of prayii mantises or lady bugs and then we will settle up. But its not written down, it's not an issue." One of several large perennial borders in Montgomery Park. However, according to Watkins: They allocate water in the same manner. Two how bear the brunt of providing water, since there are n spigots. At the end of the year, those homeowners reimbursed. Nor does the park include electricity; li comes from gas lamps, historical artifacts from the days of the park. Over the years, neighbors have a additional lanterns, so that at night the park is well Those occupying upper floor apartments and cond( enter the garden through one of the three gated en Because of this, the closest relationships often dev among those neighbors living on the ground floor, because they have direct access to the garden. We have found that if [someone] really cares about [the Park], they will come ... and start meeting people... Having chairs and tables was a great idea. In the summer you look out and see peopleof all ages and people who don't always use the space. The park makes everyone happy and we all behave. We all get along. Watkins said that many of her neighbors are now choosing to stay in the city on summer weekends: "The park is noticeably cooler than the streets of the South End. And reading a book in the hammock followed by dinner under the stars is a lot more relaxing than the highway." Children play near the old copper beech tree. Ultimately, Montgomery Park is a gift residents continue to give each other. With the blossomin' first flowers, neighbors appreciated the gift given by the first gardeners and gave of their time ai to help it continue. In the same way, each time a neighbor feels that they would really like a foul hammock to enjoy in this splendid place, others chip in, making it possible, and thus each bene the others' generosity. Submitted into the public record in connection with httn://www.communitvareens.org./ExistingGreens/montg item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/24/2004 Lommuniry u-reens: nareu rams in urvan aiucxs And what of those surrounding neighbors who don't live on the park? "I think they respond with with awe! Sometimes you see them looking through the iron gate and commenting on the park,' The value of what residents created at Montgomery Park is both tangible and intangible. In 196 could be purchased on the park for around $12,000. A home today could sell for as much as $2 The skyrocketing property values have made some home sellers very wealthy. Page 5 Select another profile: Homes] [` ` - r.;.ark,l,'`ts] ,s Co, ] [The hone Commui t ' Quick Find: ;Community Greens Home http://www.communitygreens.org t ][ s ,.e ..G.I['...ur, n � ,! s�[ s s7[, i,ityr c [Co' _ls][ [H�_,iE Ek! tine Green � � � � .t � c.�i:�•e �'�c��;t �.a:~irlr.. �, ;eE:r.; Ge1involved] Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httu://www.community ere ens. org/Exi stingGreens/montaome__rypark/Montgomery%o20Park... 2/24/2004 Urban Gardens 2004 Page 1 of 1 GARDENS Why Visit Urban Gardens 2004? Show Features Products On Show Opening Hours Getting to Olympia Book Tickets Now ..i�?hir5 CLICK HERE OR CALL 0190i 743738 Getting to the venue -by car or public transport? What to see and buy Show Features This year's show will bring together many of the most popular elements of previous events with of new initiatives to provide you with lots of new ideas and inspiration to take back to your own garden. �r! Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httn'//www lirhan-an rrienc rnmNcitina/Featiirec acn The 2004 show will feature a new open-plan theatre sty renowned garden designer Andy Sturgeon with an increi capacity and free admission for all seminar presentatior the biggest names in gardening will present on a range specific to designing, maintaining and enjoying a garder city. New to the show in 2004 the One to One Garden Design allow you to discuss any issues relating to your own urbi with a team of professional designers and horticulturalr great source of free advice and ideas! Further information and seminar schedules will be publi in March along with details of twelve very special show bookmark this page and return soon! Sre, nJ�0'f ll` /i 1. sny — pY 2/24/2004 Denver Urban Gardens Page 1 of 1 DENVER URBAN GARDENS ARDENS ELANEY FARM IIDUCATION EOLUNTEER ffiPONSORSHI P UNDERS fALEN DAR Bour DUG ONTACT US MINKS OME Community. It's a word that says too much and not enough. Who can define it, really? It's the sharing of interests, a listening ear, a sense of safety, a place of pride. You won't find a definition explaining how community works or why, but in the coming together there comforting sense of hope. You know it when you see it because community brings dramatic change. is a Just look to Ashgrove Community Garden, a place full of active senior citizens. Or Humbolt Garden, a garden that has helped bring a broken neighborhood together. Or Fairview School Garden where young and old neighbors come together to sow the seeds of change. All over the Denver metro -area — in what have been called the "toughest neighborhoods" — community is growing through gardens. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk http://dug.org/home.html 2/24/2004 Denver Urban Gardens Page 1 of 2 DENVER URBAN GARDENS ARDENS ff ELANEY FARM MDUCATI ON OLUNTEER PONSORSHI P SUNDERS r�ALENDAR BouT DUG ONTACT US !INKS ff OME 0 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Learning has never been so fun With hands-on lessons, a community garden is better than a textbook and beats a dry lecture any day. DUG offers training and education programs that make learning interactive and engaging. Through DUG, gardeners can take part in workshops about herbs, composting, tractors, food preservation, water conservation, gardening with children and more. Workshop topics include: • Horticulture and organic gardening • Urban ecology and resource conservation • Youth skills training and entrepreneur programs • Composting and recycling • Horticulture therapy for challenged individuals • Effective community garden management See below for a schedule of composting classes, or call DUG 303.292.9900 for more information. FREE, COMPOST CLASSES! DUG partners with Denver Recycles and Metro hitplidug.org/education.html 2/24/2004 :Denver Urban Gardens Page 2 of 2 Wastewater Reclamation District to provide compost training and worm workshops (see schedule below). Classes are held at Gove Community Garden, 14th and Colorado Blvd. Call DUG to register: 303.2 92.9900 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 0303- Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk httn•//rhto- nra/Prinratinn html 2/24/2004 Denver Urban Gardens Page 1 of 4 OENVER URBAN CiARDENS ff-ARDENS ELANEY FARM MDUCATION OLUNTEER MPONSORSHIP UNDERS AALENDAR BOUT DUG fft.ONTACT US RINKS OME As a nonprofit organization, DUG is grateful for the support of city, county, federal and state grants; grants awarded by foundations and corporations; and the donations of individuals. Financial Sponsors Publi c Denver Recycles USDA Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP) City of Denver - Housing & Neighborhood Development Services Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Quasi -Public Denver Safe City Groundwork Denver Colorado Tree Coalition Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (Tier III) - Arapahoe County Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (Tier Denver County County Private Foundations Anschutz Family Foundation ColRoMorA Foundation Denver Foundation El Pomar Foundation Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/24/2OO4 Denver Urban Gardens Page 2 of 4 Gates Family Foundatio United Way Denver Employees' Combined Campaign Rose Community Fund Pri : - _ . orations Pipe Vine. Inc. ocky Mountain Arsenal/Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp. star )uc, s _off:ee IN -KIND DONATIONS American Clay Works enco s ) t as Steel Aurora Parks & Open Space Balistreri Vineyards Birdsall & Co. Botanical Interests Seed Company Christi Bouchard Burpee Seed Co. City Park Greenhouse Denver Parks & Recreation Sheryl Hughes Johnny's Selected Seeds KTVD-UPN 20 t-vcak Jan Lake McGunckin Hardware Drew Myron Olds Seed Co. Partierre Fine Gardening Paulino Gardens Sean Romero Seeds of Change Smith & Hawken ✓Starbucks Coffee Mark Timonier ,/ U-Haul - __a,.r�,+..,� Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/24/2004 Denver Urban Gardens Page 3 of 4 Veldkamp's Wholesale Greenhouse Tracy Weil Welby Gardens.Go. Wild Oats arke Wynkoop Brewery Linda Zinn INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE SPONSORS Peg Alt Stephen Austin Charlotte Aycrigg Chris & Erin Barone Dowling Family Foundation Ed Britt Shriley Churchwell Colorado Chapter of Americ Debbie Davis Nancy Downing Kenneth Drybread Paul & Cindy Egan LeEtta Eland David & Lois Ferguson Garden Club of Denver The Dowling Foundation Lannie Garrett Productions, LLC Marla Gifford: Moments Noti Entertainment Groundcovers Greenhouse Nursery, In - , Eugene Grace, III Michael Grace James A. Henderson Ripley Heintz Dr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Herald Elizabeth Horn Elizabeth Idema Cierra Imig: Wellspring Massage Center Independent Order of Foresters Jane Jackson unior Leaguf Denver Harriet H. Kelly Kentwood City Properties G. William Knuth Bob & Connie Larscheidt William P. Lee -Ashley andscape Architects Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk " "' nre-rf-P.iners.html 2/24/2004 Denver Urban Gardens Page 4 of 4 Edgar & Elizabeth Leyendecker Charles & Jackie Lopez Luci Martinez Hesam Masoudi Karen Mather Joe Mauro Mile High United Way: DECC Combined Campaign Schubert M. and Joyce Odgen The Orion Society Philip Morris Kevin Patrick Janine Pryor Raytheon Lee Paris Regnier Lucinda Ann Romero Susan Berger Sheridan Carol Simpso St. Th.eres(hur Tattered Cover Jeff Thompson Carolyn Thomson argaret Thompson UPS oun ation Inc) Leslie Vollbracht Lydia Therese Walton John Weber Elenore B. Wilfley Shae C. Woodhouse Mark Zarmuto IN MEMORY OF Lei Churchwell Sharon Churchwell Jane & Otto Wetzel Click here to find out how you, too, can support the community garden mission. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/24/2004 )USTIN SCHOFIELD Engineer Technician I DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I NPDES Section 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue 8th Floor Miami, Ft 33130 (305) 416-1166 Fax: (305) 416-1278 / E-Mail: IschofieldOcimiami.Fl.us No. 06-004 TREE PERMIT — REMOVAL/PLANTING ISSUED TO: Homer Whittaker NET Administrator, Coconut Grove 3692-B Grand Avenue Miami, FL 33133 LOCATION: Margaret Street between Frow Ave and Percival Ave This PERMIT authorizes the following planting, alterations or removal of trees, shrubs or other planting on City of Miami property and is issued pursuant to Chapter 17 of The Code of the City of Miami. Permission is given to remove two (2) trees, remove one (1) stump, and plant twenty five (25) trees as shown on the project plans sheets in the public right-of-way, at Margaret Street between Frow Ave and Percival Ave. Permittee is responsible for repairing any damage to the public right of way as a result of this work. The following conditions shall be adhered to: 1. Permittee shall contact line and grade inspector to perform final inspection at 305-416- 1200. 2. Obtain utility locations before digging and planting. 3. No trees or plant items shall be planted in corner radius. 4. No trees shall be planted less than 10' from a driveway approach. 5. Trees will maintain 10' clearance from any other new or existing tree, 6. Trees shall have a minimum of 6ft. clear of trunk. 7. Trees shall have a minimum of 3" diameter at breast height. 8. Applicant is responsible for the watering and maintenance of the proposed trees for one- year period. 9. Trees relocated from the right-of-way shall be relocated within City right-of-way. Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Date Director NOTICE TO APPLICANT: Prior to any excavation in the Public Right of Way, it is the permittee's responsibility to notify the following utilities to determine if any of their facilities could be damaged by removing or planting trees. Please call: The -Underground Utilities Notification Center of Florida at 1-800-638-4097. cc: Net Administrator Train Gonzalez, Chief of Operations, Code Enforcement Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Permit Posted on: December 28, 2005 Mr. Homer Whittaker Net Administrator Coconut Grove Net Service Center Miami, FL 33133 RE: Notice of Tree Permit No. 107 Rescinding Dear Mr. Whittaker: This is to advise you that the Department of Public Works issued the attached tree permit to you in error. We are therefore rescinding this tree permit. Per City of Miami Zoning Tree Ordinance all tree removal permits will be issued by the Department of Code Enforcement. We will forward your application to the Department of Code Enforcement for processing. Should you have any questions feel free to contact Ray Rammo at 305-416-1754. Sincerely, `apko.NryN.My.,i,hiu) Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director SNG/rr cc: Francis Mitchell, P.E., Assistant Director, Public Works Dept. Julianne Diaz, Assistant to the Director, Public Works Dept. Raymond Rammo, P.E., Environmental Engineer, Public Works Dept. Train Gonzalez, Chief of Operations, Code Enforcement RECEIVED DEC 2 8 2005 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk CCttg of 4Vlitmi No. 05-107 TREE PERMIT — REMOVAL/PLANTING ISSUED TO:' Homer Whittaker -Net Administrator Coconut Grove Net Service Center Miami, FL 33133 LOCATION: Margaret Street between Frow Ave and Percival Ave This PERMIT authorizes the following planting, alterations or removal of trees, shrubs or other planting on City of Miami property and is issued pursuant to Chapter 17 of The Code of the City of Miami. Permission is given to remove two (2) trees, remove one (1) stump, and plant twenty five (25) trees per project plans in the public right-of-way, at Margaret Street between Frow Ave and Percival Ave. Permittee is responsible for repairing any damage to the public right of way as a result of this work. The following conditions shall be adhered to: 1. Permittee shall contact line and grade inspector to perform final inspection at 305-416- 1200. 2. Obtain utility locations before digging and planting. 3. No trees or plant items shall be planted in corner radius. 4. No trees shall be planted less than 10' from a driveway approach. 5. Trees will maintain 10', clearance from any other new or existing tree. 6. Trees shall have a minimum; of 6ft. clear of trunk. 7. Trees shall have a minimum of 3" diameter at breast height. 8. Applicant is responsible for the watering and maintenance of the proposed trees for one- year period. 9. Trees relocated from the right-of-way shall be relocated within City right-of-way. Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.Francis MiateDate Director li, F-I ng for Stephanie P NOTICE TO APPLICANT:... Prior to any excavation in the Public Right of Way, it is the permittee's responsibility to notify the following utilities to determine if any of their facilities could be damaged by removing or planting trees. Please call: \The Underground Utilities Notification Center of Florida at 1-800-638-4097. C` Net Administrator 1OE ARRIOLA City Manager Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue / Miami, Florida 33130 / (305) 416-1200 / Fax: (305) 416.1278 o n a . 1Zn7nR Miami. FL 33233-0708 n Mitigation THE CITY OFMIAMI, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 444 S.W. 2^d Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Tel: (305) 416-1200 TREE PERMIT APPLICATION Application is hereby made to the City of Miami for a permit pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Miami City Code, and as per City Ordinance 12636, adopted 12/9/2004, authorizing the following planting, alterations or removal of trees, shrubs or other planting within the City of Miami. Applicant: Mailing Address: ,�.A t- vJluNa1,4_ 4 3 q (3 : 61- ,, 'I ., t_j)i � C( J3 133 Telephone No.: ;30'' —1 bt � b 3 Fax No.: 7 e6 .) Tree Location: L akAil diL..E.4...). LL Prate) 4" ' �df a{-,i'r`. L. Type of Tree: 00-tC,. 4;4.1,4-..?..:it DT1 ?ctt,s4-t �? C e di' 11-E.Q. S (;„ (CI y /44- i covt . t How many. trees? J Reaso : (l2Q0e /l -v,.-1'ti + rLL. _,s7at_t 6--/ ct) 'g c)-'4 Plant , /P Removal Cd cf,,,<< . � EJ Trimming O Permit Posted on: 7u beau a. (For removal and trimming only — Min. 10 calendar days) APPROVED BY: DATE: Revised February I I. 2005 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk titg of 4tiami JOE ARRIOLA City Manager No. 05-107 TREE PERMIT — REMOVAL/PLANTING ISSUED TO: Homer Whittaker -Net Administrator Coconut Grove Net Service Center Miami, FL 33133 LOCATION: Margaret Street between Frow Ave and Percival Ave This PERMIT authorizes the following planting, alterations or removal of trees, shrubs or other planting on City of Miami property and is issued pursuant to Chapter 17 of The Code of the City of Miami. Permission is given to remove two (2) trees, remove one (1) stump, and plant twenty five (25) trees per project plans in the public right-of-way, at Margaret Street between Frow Ave and Percival Ave. Permittee is responsible for repairing any damage to the public right of way as a result of this work. The following conditions shall be adhered to: 1. Permittee shall contact line and grade inspector to perform final inspection at 305-416- 1200. 2. Obtain utility locations before digging and planting. 3. No trees or plant items shall be planted in corner radius. 4. No trees shall be planted less than 10' from a driveway approach. 5. Trees will maintain 10' clearance from any other new or existing tree. 6. Trees shall have a minimum of 6ft. clear of trunk. 7. Trees shall have a minimum of 3" diameter at breast height. 8. Applicant is responsible for the watering and maintenance of the proposed trees for one- year period. 9. Trees relocated from the right-of-way shall be relocated within City right-of-way. Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.-. Director Francis MI ll Signing for NOTICE TO APPLICANT: Stephanie Grindell, PE Pri;,r to any excavation in the Public Right of Way, it is -the permittee's responsibility to notify the following utilities to determine if any of their facilities could be damaged by removing or planting trees. Please call: The Underground Utilities Notification Center of Florida at 1-800-638-4097. C: Net Administrator Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue / Miami, Florida 33130 / (3051 416-1200 / Fax: (3051 416-1278 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 vi I • %(* !i j c ; ii j'jtJJ"7f Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 1 of 1 Subj: Re: Coconut Grove Heritage Tropical Gardens Meeting Tuesday, July 19th, 2005 Date: 7/11/2005 2:01:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time From: Stewartimd To: ;,zp__..1 .;;,A.: Derek, The meeting change to the 19'th creates a problem for me, as we are having a 93'rd birthday party here for my mother on that evening. I will see if its possible for me to get away for a short time, but as the host, and my mother's driver, it's doubtful. I called Jim McMasters today and we discussed the plantings and the survay issue, and he thinks Homer will be able to supply this in the form of an area plan which is already available from the city. Will you settle this with Homer, or would you like for me to do it? I have also made some contact with two of our donors, but think that Richard Sheperd may be out of town, and If so, I'e planned to speak with the dean of the architecture school to see if one of the students can officially draw up the plan that we discussed, with the four coral rock columns at each of the four entries. If I don't make it to the meeting, I knoe you'll get everyone to sign off on the removal(or not) of the shabby tree just by Vincent's house. please keep me posted if you have the time, and good luck. Jim Original Message From: Happyl2BNU To: ymcdonald@bellsouth.net; mmbeckford@mail.ifas.ufl.edu; cewconsult@comcast.net; Happyl2BNU; hwhittaker@ci.miami.fl.us; jmcmglades; Stewartjmd Sent: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 11:21:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time Subject: Coconut Grove Heritage Tropical Gardens Meeting Tuesday, July 19th, 2005 Though this Tuesday I would have liked to have a meeting, because of the storm it has pushed my work back a bit so I am asking everyone to meet on Tuesday, July 19th, 2005. We will meet at Virrick Park Conference room and then visit the site shortly after the meeting. Please make every effort to attend. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Sunday, July 17, 2005 America Online: Guest Page 1 of 1=riends of the Everglades From: To: Sent: Subject: Hi Jim, "Beckford,Marguerite" <MMBeckford@ifas.ufl.edu> <jmcmglades@aol.com> Thursday, May 05, 2005 5:31 PM Tree List Here's the list: 3 Alexander Palm 6 Vera Wood 2 Gumbo Limbo 2 Paradise Tree 'eliow Poinciana 1 Jacaranda 2 Yellow Tabebuia 1 Queen Palm 1 Yiang-Yiang 1 Orange Geiger 3 Powder Puff Tree (Calliandra haematocephala) OR Red Frangipani Marguerite Beckford Extension Agent — Florida Yards and Neighborhoods ,F/Miami-Dade Extension Service k�4� Homestead, FL 33030 18710 SW 288 St. L T< < 4 /Yi e;;i C . r. C.4 -; ,9.� c H. S. a Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ��� ' O4Co - ?D s' MI( — Old rc5S tk.)qr/I off- ar oh tv eall S(v111-/.. Ch/C- ANT t ILKI4 C-S C.k Tr' Fen Q. ilh-nti ‘'t I it 20 FT ht&die r 0 /Op fv1 °e/4- I/ 5r t(- "14- plea\ 5r* GA-t 11-1ef t`4 $01 e 3 - Fistud C 4 4(1(< Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk NRr�f S Y- cr) CD„ / 46 - �—' 7�(J..T- �d ger ,k. tdd l y/406 Aitc Lgy764 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Grove Heritage Garden Meeting Minutes April 12th, 2005 Opening prayer by George E. Hall Sr. @ 6:20 p.m. New Business Nominations for Office President- Derrick Edward Hall Motioned by Ruby Harris, Seconded by Charles Berryhill /Unanimous yes vote Treasurer- Charles Berryhill- Motioned by Vincent Johnson, Seconded by Betty Dock Secretary- Derrick voted on but cannot carry 2 positions/ will seek other vote Vice President- Vincent Johnson -Motioned by Ruby Harris, Seconded by George E. Hall Co- Spokesperson- George E. Hall Sr. Motioned by Vincent Johnson, seconded by Betty Dock Land trust rep- Vincent Johnson- Motioned by Charles Berryhill, seconded by George E. Hall Hospitality- Betty Dock [volunteered] Michelle Harris [Ruby Harris Daughter] is available to help with anything dealing with the garden. We visited garden and suggested items that need to be done which President will contact city to get started. Survey suggested getting rid of older dead trees, some rocks and stumps and place barriers for cars that are traveling thru south side. Meeting ended @ 7:30 with Prayer from George E. Hall April 12th,2005meeting/Created on 4/26/2005 5:21 PM Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk from Jim McMaster Page 1 of 1 This message has been scanned for known viruses. From: Friends of the Everglades To: stewartjmd@aol.com Subject: from Jim McMaster Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:23:25 -0500 Jim, I just forwarded you the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Environmental Education Providers of Miami - Dade County (EEP). We are a group of educators who have been meeting for eight years and have recently decided to incorporate so that we can receive grant money. We operated under what we called our rules of order which we turned into our Bylaws. I sent you the version with several paragraphs dealing with board members that the EEP deleted but the community might want to include. The Articles have not been reviewed yet by an attorney. As we discussed I have been the president of three non -profits and have worked on many Bylaws and Articles. Feel free to pass them on to Mr. Hall along with my contact information. I would be happy to work with the group and their attorney on this issue. I would commit to doing most of the work so that the attorney would have to put in as little time as possible. Jim McMaster 305-443-1312, if busy call my phone/fax 305-443-8618 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk from jim-community garden info Page 1 or i This message has been scanned for known viruses. From: Friends of the Everglades To: stewartjmd@aol.com Subject: from jim-community garden info Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:34:29 -0500 Jim, We need to get the Bylaws and or Articles from some community garden/conservancy, like the central park one, so that we can use their language/mission statement etc. Could someone from the Garden or the Jamaican lady who works for the extension service (I forget her name) get these emailed to us? Would CC or someone at the city/county know where to get these? Obviously email is better than paper. We can just cut and paste. Please send all emails to my home jmcmglades@aol.com and my office eglades@bellscuth.net. Thanks. Jim If .,, , 1„ • Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk .. + Cp3 1 f) n i 19R4 3L1: fi o5V ' ( •-) ( Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ,ItA 1,c 7— LkereAcY.,-- //&1174 Fq,./ s 4-1 - Cie(-4 (1671-- 6 J2itIA/ L )-)) l'(?•-• /9 bpi,. 6-IrtiF) rAs-, ,Q,Pft` ITF • Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk r Grindell, Stephanie N From: Sent: To: Subject: Fyi Grindell, Stephanie N Friday, September 08, 2006 6:57 PM Conway, Mary Fw: Grove pocket park Stephanie N. Grindell Director of Public Works Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Helmers, Leonard J To: Grindell, Stephanie N CC: Smith, Timothy Sent: Fri Sep 08 18:50:06 2006 Subject: RE: Grove pocket park Yes. Margaret Street is an unpaved dedicated right of way. Several years ago the City was going to pave and open Margaret Street between Frow and Day Avenues (three blocks) and notified adjacent property owners. The property owners between Percival and Day Avenues agreed and this one block was paved. The property owners between Frow and Percival Avenues did not want these two blocks paved and instead requested the City Commission to direct that the undeveloped street be preserved as "open park" space. The paving of the two block portion of Margaret Street was cancelled. The unpaved portion of Margaret Street is still dedicated right of way and is not designated as an official "park". Subsequently, the homeowners created the "Grove Heritage Tropical Garden Committee" and wanted to create a garden within the right of way. They stated that they had the support and assistance from numerous non -city entities to design and plant the garden and all they needed from the City was permits. The Public Works Department responded on May 27, 2004 with the requirements for obtaining permits, including a maintenance agreement. The Committee did not respond to our letter. I have nothing in the files concerning any commitments the City may have made to the Committee or any homeowners. I will give you copies of the correspondence. Original Message From: Grindell, Stephanie N Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 2:43 PM To: Smith, Timothy; Mitchell, Francis; Helmers, Leonard J Cc: Conway, Mary Subject: Re: Grove pocket park Do any of you know about the pocket park described below? Stephanie N. Grindell Director of Public Works This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Conway, Mary To: Grindell, Stephanie N Sent: Fri Sep 08 13:51:04 2006 Subject: Grove pocket park Have you heard of a pocket park on Margaret between Frow and Percival? Yvonne McDonald 1 Grindell, Stephanie N -. From: Smith, Timothy Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 4:01 PM To: Grindell, Stephanie N; Mitchell, Francis; Helmers, Leonard J Cc: Conway, Mary Subject: Re: Grove pocket park Ms, Operations involvment was to initially clean up the area and keep the grass mowed until land scaping and designation as park was completed, Albert was in charge at time. Timothy Smith Acting Superintendent Public works operations Division Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Grindell, Stephanie N To: Smith, Timothy; Mitchell, Francis; Helmers, Leonard J CC: Conway, Mary Sent: Fri Sep 08 14:43:17 2006 Subject: Re: Grove pocket park Do any of you know about the pocket park described below? Stephanie N. Grindell Director of Public Works This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Conway, Mary To: Grindell, Stephanie N Sent: Fri Sep 08 13:51:04 2006 Subject: Grove pocket park Have you heard of a pocket park on Margaret between Frow and Percival? Yvonne McDonald mentioned that community has been trying to get it completed for two years. She thought someone from PW was involved. Maybe David knows. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. 1 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Aug 6. 2007 11:29AM No.8849 P. 2/2 REPOR BROTHERS INC. GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS 20855 NE 16TH AVE, C22, MIAMI - FL 33179 PHONE. 306 861.5700, FAX. 305 851-5708 PROPOSAL Project No. Projeot Name Project Location : To Don Foster Provide Labor, Material and Equipment Date : 8/6/2007 Oak Perk _ Brick Pavers Oak Road Cocunut Grove, FL City of Miami - Parks and Recreation Department Attn : Fermin DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT INSTALL BRICK PAVER ( Entrances ) Charing end Grubbing ( Inducting tree roots and stumps ) Installation of subbase and compaction Installation of briokpavers INSTALL BRICK PAVER ( Pathway) Gearing and Grubbing ( inducting tree roots and stumps) Installation of subbase and compaction installation of brlckpavers 3300 sf 3300 sf 3300 sf 2785 sf 2785 sf 2785 sf GRAND TOTAL 554,766.00 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk emionammillimia® Bennett Electric Service Co. CITY OF MIAMI ATTIC- MR. FERMIN ALVEREZ RE: PARK PERCNAL AVENUE COCONUT GR., FL DESCRIPTION OF WORK INSTALL (6) LIGHTS & SERVICE POINT AUGUST 4, 2007 PH 305-416-1304 FAX 305-416-2154 1. PROVIDE (2) 100-WATT UP -LIGHTS BY LUMARK 120-VOLT ICLUDING CONCRETE PEDISTEL 2. PROVIDE (4) STAINLESS BOLLARD FIXTURES OR CHOICE OF BRONZE OR VERDE (GREEN). 3. PROVIDE 1- PVC CONDUIT INCLUDING 34-10 CONDUCTORS TO EACH FIXTURE. 4. PROVIDE (2) INDEPENDENT BRANCH CIRCUITS (1) FOR TREE LIGHT (1) FOR BOLLARD LIGHT. 5. PROVIDE NEW ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AS FOLLOWS LOCATED NORTH WEST. CORNER OF PARK A) NEW SERVICE RACK, (1) CONCRETE PEDISTAL .(OR) 2" GALVANIZED 9W LONG WITH 36" BURIAL DEPTH, SPACED 48`-60- APART & (1) (209 WITH 48` BURIAL DEPTH. K/NDORF SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR MOUNTING EQUIPTMENT TO RACK. THE TALLER POLE SHALL BE USED FOR FPL SERVICE DROP TO ATTATCH. B) CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE NEW ACCOUNT INFORMATION TO FPL 1N ORDER TO ENERGIZE SERVICE. C) PROVDE (1) NEW METER CAN 1O0-AMP 120240-V 1-PH. D) INSTALL (1) HOFFMAN NEMA 3-R ENCLOSURE (INCL HASP). E) PROVIDE (1) T-101 INTERMATIC TIME-CLOCK(SINGLE POLE DBL THROW] F) PROVIDE (2) PHOTO ELECTRIC CELLS TO INTERFACE WITH TIME CLOCK. G) PROVIDE (2) DRIVEN GROUND RODS 5/8" X '10' WITH COMPRESSION CONNECTORS. H) GENERAL CLEANUP IS INCLUDED SOD REPLACEMENT IS NOT INCLUDED. I) QUOTE INCLUDES ELECTRICAL PERMIT J) QUOTE DOES INCLUDE (IN HOUSE) DRAWINGS IF REQUIRED. SINCERELY JACK HIGGINS C.C. 000013233 E.C. 0000625 O.L. 022919-5 NET TOTAL $ 10,980.00 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS • ESTABLISHED T958 6900 NORTHEAST FOURTH COURT MIAMI, FLORIDA 33138-5697 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk DADE (30S) 759-1665 BROWARD (954) 920-4899 FAX (305) 754-1877 City of Miami Park Percival SC \Cy 60w0 MH Ba rd 120colt Typ. of Park \�1 r�VWlkway--, 4 a FPL Propord Polo —a a— Sonia --► 1201240v boron • Maw u H F—Gracing—GracingNP.� pt Of (4) 14 100r1od MN 120-volt . Tr. 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Sob•dule 80-PVC used up polo door NOTES: 1)TUM CalT-101 New I Ewib pea r. tem Mb 12004b11 netr Milt A awoW 2) e60•02ge1•Lipase/ win 120e.eee 3) 1204 art Wet lams-1 rear Pot 12004e.tll Ind pealp0rU anal (t0xax.1 l2f 28.M 1-pe1•a•dm 4 NOW. 2.Tlw tN ItaWaeµanePle DRAW 9Y EC Lb.826 Jac( Hppme Bannon Bello Serv.Co. 8600 NE4Ct. Shed E-2 o1 1 City of Miami ee)mmeddioaer D. S Invites You To Attend The Opening Celebration Ceremony Of The GROVE HERITAGE GARDENS Margaret Street Pocket Park Thursday - August 2, 2007 11:00 AM Grove Heritage Gardens (Oak Ave — between McDonald .and Elizabeth St.) Please Join Us Coordinators: Office of Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff, Grove Heritage Garden Committee, Grove Tree Man Trust, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Community Contractors Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Ai\fyt,c4- fazire-A- - -0/67 ��- Art >,,) 4cii4#&r2 c:P> 14 J A , (:.#41/07. .f.r4•11re. c:-"Ask.4, 1 617-6A'AlzPO r�.4-Gvitafte- Z cr. 0,04 c. tei /A,G,frecL e' e,;.••04;. EL L(S /iiele,Jed-alejA74:211 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1cDonald, Yvonne From: Sent: To: Subject: Original Message From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Wednesday, July To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: Burkeen, Ernest Subject: FW: Margaret Alexander, Ryan Wednesday, July 25, 2007 4:05 PM McDonald, Yvonne FW: Margaret street pocket park 25, 2007 10:15 AM street pocket park Ryan: Update on the new pocket park off Margaret Street. ^hanks .,uan Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 Fax: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com Original Message From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 5:05 PM To: Pascual, Juan Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park Juan the parks were cut last Friday they will placed on coordinating. with Tony Rodriguez to install 3 benches a for each park(there are 2 parks)also a rules&regulation Fermin Alvarez Parks Operations Coordinator 1950 N,W. 12 Ave. Miami,Fla. 33166 (305) 960-3013 falvarez@ci.miami.fl.us Original Message From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:36 PM : Alvarez, Fermin _ubject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Fermin: Can you respond? 1 maintenance schedule and I'm picnic table and 3 garbage cans sign on each. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Thanks .an Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 Fax: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com Department Original Message From: Gonzalez, Raphael Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:22 PM To: Pascual, Juan Cc: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park Juan, This park falls in Fermin Alvarez' district...if I'm not mistaken Fermin already sent his crew to Margaret Pocket Park to do the maintenance and he also added it to his mobile crews route. Raphael M.Gonzalez City of Miami Parks and Recreation Operations Division 1950 N.W. 12 Ave Miami Fla. 33136 305.960.3003 ce11:786.716.9746 ---Original Message From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 2:15 PM To: Gonzalez, Raphael Subject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Have we had an opportunity to address this issue? Juan Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 Fax: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com Original Message From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Tuesday, July 17,- 2007 3:39 PM To: Barechio, Michael; Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park I will locate and survey area tomorrow and set up a maint. before the end of the week. rmin Alvarez rks Operations Coordinator 1950 N,W. 12 Ave. Miami,Fla. 33166 (305) 960-3013 falvarez@ci.miami.fl.us Original Message 2 schedule we should get to it Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: Barechio, Michael Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:06 PM : Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan; Alvarez, Fermin De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: Re: Margaret street pocket park Fermin please check this site and set up the maintenance with mobile crew. Thanks This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Burkeen, Ernest To: Pascual, Juan Cc: Barechio, Michael Sent: Tue Jul 17 11:50:36 2007 Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park when they called it a pocket park it became ours.... From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:29 AM To: Burkeen, Ernest Cc: Barechio, Michael .Dject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Mr. Burkeen: Please see below. Are we to maintain this area? Would it not be Public Works? Thanks Juan Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 K: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com 111 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk m: Alexander, Ryan b,nt: Monday, July 16, 2007 5:15 PM To: Pascual, Juan Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park Juan, This pocket park in West Grove runs north and south from Percival Avenue to Frow Avenue. It is the center unfinished portion of Margaret Street. Our office has assisted in fencing and trellis work in this park. The Parks department is on the hook for the maintenance. Thank you Ryan Alexander 4 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1 "11111111111111111111111111, --""111111111111111PPIPww— ti44.52- GimedotN -1111 oai • CAJA-- C 0L. 1 7 PM Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! NEIGHBORS Grove Heritage Garden Margaret Street Pocket Park As you may have noticed, the Grove Heritage Garden (Margaret street pocket park) is moving forward. The fence is almost completed and the trees have been planted. We are now at the stage where we need to plan the Opening Celebration for the Park. The Neighborhood Committee that has been involved with the project from the inception and new neighbors are invited to attend a planning meeting to be held: Wednesday July 11, 2007 7:00PM Virrick Park Gym Meeting Room If you have any questions please contact Melanie Pasley Jenkins 786-499-6874 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret Street Pocket Park Planning Meeting July 11, 2007 AGENDA I. Call To Order II. Introductions III. Grove Heritage Garden Grand Opening Celebration A. Date and Time B. Communications Flyers/invitation C. Certificates of Appreciation/plaques D. Event Program E. Refreshments F. Set-up/Take down IV. NEXT MEETING DATE Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Coconut Grove Village West The People's Plan P.O. BOX 331389, MIAMI, FL 33233 E-mail: Cewconsult@aol.com • Ph: (305) 446-3095 • Fax: (305) 446-9932 Partners: St. Albans child enrichment Center Helen B. Bentley Family Health Center, Inc. Coconut Grove Cares, Inc. Island District Merchants Association Coconut Grove Land Trust, Inc. Coconut Grove Ministerial Alliance Coconut Grove Seniors In Action Urban Empowerment Corporation Village West Homeowners & Tenants Association Virrick Park Citizens Committee NOTICE OF MEETING S THURSDAY, JUNE 10 AT THE BARNYARD PLEASE CALL CC: 305.332.2780 or 305. 762.7941 LEAVE A MESSAGE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE AS SOON AS YOU GET THIS NOTICE!!! IDTV, LLC MEMBERS 10 AM - 11 :30 AM PEOPLE'S PLAN MEMBERS NOON —1:30 PM AGENDA ITEMS UPDATES ON ALL ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS GRANTS PLANS FOR THE NEXT MONTH Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Trove Heritage Gardens Page 1 of 3 McDonald, Yvonne From: McDonald, Yvonne Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 7:28 PM To: McDonald, Yvonne Subject: FW: 6 2 07 Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret street pocket park Opening Celebration Ceremony Yvonne .vtcDona(d Senior Staff - Community Affairs Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff City of Miami District 2 305-250-5333 Office 305-250-5337 Direct Line 305-579-3334 Fax ymcdonald@miamigov.com From: McDonald, Yvonne Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:59 AM To: Miro, Claudia M.; Alexander, Ryan; Gonzalez, H. Bert; Nelson, Ron; Mayor, Pattie; 'info@maresarnoff.com'; McDonald, Yvonne Subject: 6 2 07 Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret street pocket park Opening Celebration Ceremony Hello Team I am working on the plans for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Grove Heritage Gardens (Margaret street pocket park) I met this morning with Ms. Melanie Jenkins, one of he neighbors who was involved with the initial Committee working on the Pocket Park. Please see the following Agenda for preliminary details. I will keep you updated. Please mark your calendars for Aug. 2, 2007 11:00 am ____ 1L.10/2007..... Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret Street Pocket Park Planning Meeting June 22, 2007 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Grove Heritage Gardens Page 2 of 3 AGENDA I. Grove Heritage Garden Grand Opening Celebration A. Form Planning Committee The Grove Heritage Committee, Commissioner's staff/Yvonne McDonald, Jim Stewart, City SW Net office, B. Date and Time Thursday Aug. 2, 2007 11:00 am — 12:30pm C. Communications Flyers/invitation, Media Flyer will be the invitation Contact David Smiley Miami Herald Neighbors D. Certificates of Appreciatlonlplaques Certificates will be given to people that planned and worked to make the park a reality. (Grove heritage Garden committee, Jim McMaster, Jim Stewart, CC Holloman) Plaque installed to Recognize the Contractors E. Event Program Melanie Jenkins/Committee will plan the program 30 min. max. Draft - Opening prayer, blessing of the Garden, Commissioner speaks, certiicates awarded, children recite a poem, next steps for the Garden, Thank people for coming F. Refreshments Cake Punch, Fruit G. Set-up/Take down Grove Heritage Committee Need Microphone and Podium Table for food, Display Boards for Pictures and plans Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 7/10/2007 Grove Heritage Gardens Page 3 of 3 II. NEXT MEETING DATE Melanie will advise date/time/location for next week's meeting 7/10/2007 ._,___ Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret Street Pocket Park Planning Meeting June 22, 2007 AGENDA 1. Grove Heritage Garden Grand Opening Celebration A. Form Planning Committee B. Date and Time jail i C. Communications Flyers/invitation Witt q Pl v D. Certificates of Appreciation/plaques E. Event Program F. Refreshments 0416 7wivitek G. Set-up/Take down II. NEXT MEETING DATE Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 4 Hello Team I am working on the plans for the Grand Opening Celebration of the Grove Heritage Gardens (Margaret street pocket park) I met this morning with Ms. Melanie Jenkins, one of he neighbors who was involved with the initial Committee working on the Pocket Park. Please see the following Agenda for preliminary details. I will keep you updated. Please mark your calendars for Aug. 2, 2007 11:00 ain Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret Street Pocket Park Planning Meeting June 22, 2007 AGENDA Grove Heritage Garden Grand Opening Celebration A. Form Planning Committee The Grove Heritage Committee, Commissioner's staff/Yvonne McDonald, Jim Stewart, City SW Net office, B. Date and Time - Thursday Aug. 2, 2007 11:00 am -- 12:30pm C.-Communications Flyers/invitation, Media Flyer will be the invitation Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Conta.ct David Smiley Miami Herald Neighbors D. Certificates of Appreciatlon/plaques Certificates will be given to people that planned and worked to make the park a reality. (Grove heritage Garden committee, Jim McMaster, Jim Stewart, CC Holloman) Plaque installed to Recognize the Contractors E. Event Program Melanie Jenkins/Committee will plan the program 30 min. max. Draft - Opening prayer, blessing of the Garden, Commissioner speaks, certiicates awarded, children recite a poem, next steps for the Garden, Thank people for corning F. Refreshments Cake Punch, Fruit G. Set-up/Take down Grove Heritage Committee Need Microphone and Podium Table for food, Display Boards for Pictures and plans II. NEXT MEETING DATE Melanie will advise date/time/location for next: week's meeting Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret Street Pocket Park Planning Meeting June 22, 2007 AGENDA I. Grove Heritage Garden Grand Opening Celebration A. Form Planning Committee office, The Grove Heritage Committee, Commissioner's staff/Yvonne McDonald, Jim Stewart, City SW Net B. Date and Time Thursday Aug. 2, 2007 11:00 am 12:30pm C. Communications Flyers/invitation, Media Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Flyer will be the invitation Contact David Smiley Miami Herald Neighbors D. Certificates of Appreciatlon/plaques Certificates will be given to people that planned and worked to make the park a reality. (Grove heritage Garden committee, Jim McMaster, Jim Stewart, CC Holloman) Plaque installed to Recognize the Contractors E. Event Program Melanie Jenkins/Committee will plan the program 30 min. max. Draft - Opening prayer, blessing of the Garden, Commissioner speaks, certiicates awarded, children recite a poem, next steps for the Garden, Thank people for coming F. Refreshments Cake Punch, Fruit Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk G. Set-up/Take down Grove Heritage Committee Need Microphone and Podium Table for food, Display Boards for Pictures and plans II. NEXT MEETING DATE Melanie will advise date/time/location for next week's meeting Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Grove Heritage Gardens Margaret Street Pocket Park Planning Meeting June 22, 2007 AGENDA I. Grove Heritage Garden Grand Opening Celebration A. Form Planning Committee B . Date and Time C. Communications Flyers/invitation l D. Certificates of Appreciatlon/plaques E.Event Program Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk F. Refreshments G. Set-up/Take down II. NEXT MEETING DATE Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 1 of 1 • • • McDonald, Yvonne From: Hagger, Regina Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 1:47 PM To: McDonald, Yvonne Cc: Mitchell, Francis; jrncrnglades@aol.com; Yachthabr@aol.com Subject: Walkway for the Margaret Street Gardens Yvonne, Francis Mitchell said that CIT did the walkway between Loquat Ay & Mailer Av. It is probably best to contact them. Thank you, Regina L. Wagger GIS Developer City of Miami Public Works Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue Eighth Floor Miami, FL 33130 Phone: (305) 416-1749 Fax: (305) 416-1 273 E-mail: rhagger@ci.miami.fi.us 6/28/2007 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ua�. Li LWJ L1 • V1 r rum. 1 0: JfOJ , f y JJJH r. 1' c DAM: M 16, 412 o q— T O ,F7// ` trb- 4-P Ma 1p: ( -l' ) 9 __ 333 r�.. 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ClArctl erisl r2-1P—A° FCXI reew-k- LI pek 5)1,1fi, YLtA0L- if 44± Yuo'cM4111,444. itte;"4 6•4- Page 1 of 1 McDonald, Yvonne From: jmcmglades@aol.com Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:47 PM To: McDonald, Yvonne Subject: Fwd: Tree Permit #07-05 Margret Street Park Attachments: 07-05_Don_KerrRevised042707.pdf Original Message From: RHagger@ci.miami. fl. us To: jmcm$lades@aol.com Sent: Tue, 8 May 2007 3:43 PM Subject: Tree Permit #07-05 Margret Street Park Jim, As discussed, attached is the requested permit. Thank you! Regina L. Hagger GIS Developer City of Miami Public Works Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue Eighth Floor Miami, FL 33130 Phone: (305) 416-1749 Fax: (305) 416-1278 E-mail: rhaggergci..rniami.fl.us AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. 5/11/2007 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk No. 07-05 TREE PERMIT —PLANTING/MITIGATION Revised April 27, 2007 ISSUED TO: Don Kerr 2954 Whitehead Street Miami, Florida 33133 LOCATION: 3299 Oak Av Margaret Street Park between Frow Ave & Percival Ave This PERMIT authorizes the following planting, alterations or removal of trees, shrubs or other planting on City of Miami property and is issued pursuant to Chapter 17 of The Code of the City of Miami. Permission is given to plant two (2) Silver buttonwood trees or two (2) Lignum vitae trees @ 4" DBH at 3299 Oak Avenue and eight (8) trees @ 4" DBH as shown on the attached Margaret Street Park Project Plan for the public right-of-way on Margaret St between Frow Av and Percival Av. Please see the attached Margaret Street Park Project Plan for specific planting locations. The following conditions shall be adhered to: 1. Permittee shall contact line and grade inspector to perform final inspection at 305-416-1200. 2. Obtain utility locations before digging and planting. 3. No trees or plant items shall be planted in corner radius. 4. No trees shall be planted less than 10' from a driveway approach. 5. Trees will maintain 10' clearance from any other new or existing tree. 6. Trees shall have a minimum of 6ft.. clear of trunk. 7. Trees shall have a minimum of 3" diameter at breast height. 8. Applicant is responsible for the watering and maintenance of the proposed trees for perpetuity. 9. Trees relocated from the right-of-way shall be relocated within City right-of-way. Stephanie N. Grindell� E.. _ mitcheDD Director ��G•'� fOr NOTICES TO APPLICAN' d PO 1. If you have any questions please contact Elyrosa Estevez at 305-416-1217. 2. Prior to any excavation in the Public Right -of -Way, it is the permittee's responsibility to notify the following utilities to determine if any of their facilities could be damaged by removing or planting trees. Please call: The Florida Sunshine One Call Center at 1-800-432-4770. 4/z?/77 cc: S/W Coconut Grove Net Administrator Irain Gonzalez, Chief of Operations, Code Enforcement Submitted into the public record in connection with item 1)2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 444 S.W. 2' Avenue / Miami, Florida 33130 / (305) 416-1200 / Fax: (305) 416-1278 Address: P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 ie PERCIVAL Brick pavers New R. Poinciana New Yellow Tabs,_„ New Yellow. Tabs (:l New Yellow Tabs...! New oak L! a New oak New oak New oak New oak • (aj New R. Poinciana , -I- Trellis SETBACK ROADWAY e SETBACK 6' wide path maintained with mulch, 3" deep ""lNUndesstary planting with Wait fees and low growing palms. ,�. Existing `oak y'• Exuting.oak 4 Existing oak Existing Alex Palm 4 Existing Alex Palm E./doting shifters Existing Alex Palm OAR Existing Alex Palm 4' Existing R. Poinciana !Existing R. Poinciana 4 'Existing Existing large Fiuu (DI I') Trellis Brick pavers Brick pavers Trellis New R. Poinciana ..�✓�m /�'^�New Yelkrw,Tabs New Yellow Tabs NewYelfowTaW . ei 1\� • Remove Mango Tree New_Yellow YAM : 6 New oak ! J Remove Mango Tree SETBACK x ROADWAY SETBACK p6' wide. path maintained with mulch, 3" deep New oak r-----N`Understory planting with Wart fern and low growing palms. v° Existing New oak , • Existing poinciana tr • . e` Existing oak Now o4 rl "• Existing oak Existing oak A _ ``► y� Li New oak New oak (a) ® _ New oak PROW g SETBACK t ROADWAY SETBACK 00 t--I 171 8 Scale to fit Date- September 21,2005 Trellis for Margaret Center Fur Urban lk Community Desi',g i street park- Coconut University of Miami Groove School of Architecture -"rlephone-305-284-3439 J '1cDonald, Yvonne From: Don Kerr [DKerr@Inrproperty.com] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:17 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: McDonald, Yvonne Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue - Mitigation for Permit #06-5009886 May I have an update here please? Ryan, my fence has been installed (it looks great!) and I will be completing my construction and getting my certificate of completion within the next two weeks. In order to move in I will need to complete my tree remediation. Let me know if there is anything I can do to expedite. Thanks, Don Kerr Original Message From: Don Kerr Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 11:45 AM ): 'Alexander, Ryan' c: McDonald, Yvonne Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue - Mitigation for Permit #06-5009886 Yvonne, any luck meeting with Mr. McMaster. I will need to complete my mitigation within the next two weeks. Thanks Original Message From: Alexander, Ryan[mailto:RAlexander@ci.miami.fl.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 5:47 PM To: Don Kerr Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue - Mitigation for Permit #06-5009886 Don, Hold on to your money. Yvonne, from our office.is attempting to set up a meeting with Jim McMaster to identify the exact trees and locations to assist you in your mitigation. We will not exceed your approved mitigation budget, whether it buys 1 tree or 100 trees. We will keep you, and all others concerned, informed as things progress. Thank you Ryan Alexander 1 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk -McDonald, Yvonne Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: Grindell, Stephanie N Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:59 AM To: 'DKerr@Inrproperty.com' Cc: Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C; 'mdsarnoff@attglobal.net'; Regueyra, Haydee; Alexander, Ryan; McDonald, Yvonne; Hagger, Regina Subject: Re: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust That is fine. Stephanie N. Grindell irector of Public Works This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Don Kerr <DKerr@lnrproperty.com> To: Grindell, Stephanie N Cc: Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C; mdsarnoff@attglobal.net <mdsarnoff@attglobal.net>; Regueyra, Haydee; Alexander, Ryan; McDonald, Yvonne; Hagger, Regina Sent: Wed Apr 25 19:06:25 2007 Subject: Re: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Please do not cancel the existing pw permit until NET has approved the plan. I won't have the time to get another pw permit if NET says no. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld Original Message From: Grindell, Stephanie N <SGrindell@ci.miami.fl.us> To: Don Kerr Cc: Burkeen, Ernest <EBurkeen@ci.miami.fl.us>; Alvarez, Fermin <FAlvarez@ci.miami.fl.us>; Cooper, Karen C <kcooper@ci.miami.fl.us>; mdsarnoff@attglobal.net <mdsarnoff@attglobal.net>; Regueyra, Haydee <hregueyra@ci.miami.fl.us>; Alexander, Ryan <RAlexander@ci.miami.fl.us>; McDonald, Yvonne <ymcdonald@miamigov.com>; Hagger, Regina -- RHagger@ci.miami.fl.us> ent: Wed Apr 25 18:38:24 2007 Subject: Re: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Unfortunately, we need to cancedl the previoius permit and issue a new one. It requires a technical review (for utilities, etc). 1 Regina, Can you assist in expediting this permit? Thanks ,tephanie N. Grindell Director of Public Works This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Don Kerr <DKerr@lnrproperty.com> To: Grindell, Stephanie N Cc: Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C; Marc Sarnoff <mdsarnoff@attglobal.net>; Regueyra, Haydee; Alexander, Ryan; McDonald, Yvonne; Hagger, Regina Sent: Wed Apr 25 18:24:44 2007 Subject: RE: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Thank you Stephanie, I believe the attached is my PW permit. Can we modify this permit via your emailed approval to allow me to plant on Margarette? or do I need to start all over again. (would really appreciate it if we could just modify this). Thank you all, Don Kerr Original Message From: Grindell, Stephanie N [mailto:SGrindell@ci.miami.fl.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 5:50 PM To: Don Kerr Cc: Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C; Marc Sarnoff; Regueyra, Haydee; Alexander, Ryan; McDonald, Yvonne; Nagger, Regina Subject: RE: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust PW has no objections to planting the trees on Margaret Street (Public Right of Way). But I just want to mention that the planting requires a Public Works Permit. The applications and permits can be obtained by calling Ms. Regina Hagger at 305-416-1200. There is no charge for the permit. (Not sure if I mentioned this before). Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Miami - Miami Riverside 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8th E'loor Miami, Florida 33130 Phone (305) 416-1200 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: Regueyra, Haydee Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 3:36 PM To: 'Marc Sarnoff'; 'Don Kerr'; Alexander, Ryan; McDonald, Yvonne Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C Subject: RE: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust 2 Mr. Burkeen can you please advise. your link to the magic city Haydee Regueyra, Administrator, NE Coconut Grove 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, Florida 33133 Phone: 305-960-4670 Fax: 305-960-4679 hregueyra@miamigov.com From: Marc Sarnoff [mailto:mdsarnoff@attglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:30 PM To: Regueyra, Haydee; 'Don Kerr'; Alexander, Ryan; McDonald, Yvonne Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C Subject: RE: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Forgive me Haydee but I thought the Gentlemen wanted to plant the trees on Margaret Street where there is now a defacto green space which could use the trees. This is in close proximity to where the trees were removed. I need to know if this is satisfactory to the administration. Commissioner Sarnoff From: Regueyra, Haydee [mailto:hregueyra@ci.miami.fl.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:16 PM To: Marc Sarnoff; Don Kerr; Alexander, Ryan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; Burkeen, Ernest; Alvarez, Fermin; Cooper, Karen C Subject: RE: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Commissioner Sarnoff, I feel that Peacock Park will be a wonderful home for the trees, but Mr. Burkeen needs to review the sites and make recommendations. I am sending him a copy of this email so that he can be advised. I am copying Karen so that she can be informed about Margaret Street. Thank you your link to the magic city Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 3 Haydee Regueyra, Administrator, NE Coconut Grove 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, Florida 33133 Phone: 305-960-4670 Fax: 305-960-4679 hregueyra@miamigov.com From: Marc Sarnoff [mailto:mdsarnoff@attglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 12:06 PM To: 'Don Kerr'; Alexander, Ryan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; Regueyra, Haydee Subject: RE: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Ryan I am in favor of this solution I am carbon copying those concerned please follow up with this. If more trees are needed to mitigate please advise. Commissioner Sarnoff From: Don Kerr [mailto:DKerr@lnrproperty.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:03 AM To: RAlexander@ci.miami.fl.us Cc: mdsarnoff@attglobal.net Subject: FW: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Ryan, Not sure what the issue is with the Tree Man Trust, but here is where I think we stand: 1) Public Works (Stephanie Grindell) is okay with me planting my 8 gumbo limbos in Margarette Street Garden 2) I believe we should be able to get the local NET office to be okay with letting me plant the 8 gumbo limbos in the Garden 3) I would like to plant the gumbo limbos in the garden so I get to look at .them and because I can run a hose from my house and water them ( I have a quote for $4,000 to water the trees if I were to plant them up and down Oak Ave). I would ask for your help to do the following: 1) Get NET's approval to let me plant in the park to satisfy my tree removal permit, #06-5009886, 2) Get permission and locations to plant from whomever is in charge of the Margarette Street Plantings. Please let me know. Regards, Don Kerr 4 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Original Message From: jmcmglades@aol.com [mailto:jmcmglades@aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:37 PM To: Don Kerr; hregueyra@ci.miami.fl.us; SGrindell@ci.miami.fl.us; LYSlazyk@ci.miami.fl.us; sguadix@ci.miami.fl.us; ABachtiar@ci.miami.fl.us; mdsarnoff@attglobal.net Cc: FMitchell@ci.miami.fl.us; RAlexander@ci.miami.fl.us; gborges@ci.miami.fl.us; MDeMola@ci.miami.fl.us Subject: FROM JIM MCMASTER-Re: 3299 Oak Avenue - Grove Tree -Man Trust Dear Mr. Kerr, Prior to beginning construction on your home at 3299 Oak Avenue you contacted me to see if The Grove Tree -Man Trust (Trust) had any objections to your proposed tree removals. I informed you that as long as the City of Miami approved your application and you mitigated for the trees being removed the Trust had no objections. It is my understanding that you have approved permits from the City of Miami and estimates from a reputable landscaper to install the eight Gumbo Limbo mitigation trees on Oak Avenue as you intended to do prior to contacting me within the last two weeks. As we discussed, it is unfortunate that you waited until you were ready to get your certificate of occupancy before contacting the Trust about the possibility of working with us to mitigate these trees. As I looked into the process required for the Trust to take on the responsibility for mitigating your trees it became clear that I needed more time than you had to assure myself that The Trust should be involved in mitigating trees for private property owners. The Trust has never taken on this responsibility in this manner before and as President of the Trust it is my responsibility to make sure that we act in the best nterests of the Trust. This is why I informed you last week that the Trust would not be .ble to mitigate your trees. Jim McMaster, President The Grove Tree -Man Trust 305-443-1312 cc: Commissioner Sarnoff Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson Original Message City Clerk From: DKerr@lnrproperty.com To: hregueyra@ci.miami.fl.us; SGrindell@ci.miami.fl.us; jmcmglades@aol.com; LYSlazyk@ci.miami.fl.us; sguadix@ci.miami.fl.us; ABachtiar@ci.miami.fl.us Cc: FMitchell@ci.miami.fl.us; RAlexander@ci.miami.fl.us; gborges@ci.miami.fl.us; MDeMola@ci.miami.fl.us Sent: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 5:24 PM Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden Marlene Castallanos, is my inspector from the NET office. I will contact her. Do we know who her supervisor is? Thanks to all for the help with this. Original Message 5 From: Regueyra, Haydee [mailto:hregueyra@ci.miami.fl.us <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 5:00 PM To: Grindell, Stephanie N; Don Kerr; jmcmglades@aol.com :javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ; Slazyk, Lourdes Y; Guadix, Sergio; Bachtiar, Abraham Cc: Mitchell, Francis; Alexander, Ryan; Borges, Guillermo; De Mola, Mariano Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden The mitigation on private property is through Code Enforcement. The same inspector who approved your permit should be assisting you with the mitigation as well. Kerr. I have copied Mr. De Mola and Mr. Borges so that they can contact Mr. Haydee Regueyra, Administrator NE Coconut Grove Office 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, Florida 33133 Phone: 305.960.4670 Fax: 305.960.4679 Aregueyra@miamigov.com <mailto:Aregueyra@miamigov.com> From: Grindell, Stephanie N Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 4:53 PM To: 'Don Kerr'; jmcmglades@aol.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ; --Regueyra, Haydee; Slazyk, Lourdes Y; Guadix, Sergio; Bachtiar, Abraham Cc: Mitchell, Francis; Alexander, Ryan Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden Importance: High Don, The permit to plant is under jurisdiction of PW. And I have total confidence in Jim McMasters that if he says he will plant the trees he will. It is the permit to remove that it not under our jurisdiction. What this means is that Zoning/Code Enforcement will not close out your permit until the work is completed. I am not sure who the appropriate person is to forward you to. You will need to figure out who the appropriate person is. Haydee, Lourdes, Sergio or Abraham may know. I have no problem discussing it with them, if needed. the removal? Haydee/Lourdes/Sergio/Abraham, Do any of you know who the right contact person is on the mitigation for Jim, I believe that you and I discussed this together with another City Director.. Do you remember who it was? Submitted into the public record in connection with 6 item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Miami - Miami Riverside 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Phone (305) 416-1200 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: Don Kerr [mailto:DKerr@lnrproperty.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 3:23 PM To: Grindell, Stephanie N Cc: Mitchell, Francis; jmcmglades@aol.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ; Alexander, Ryan Subject: RE: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden Thank you for the quick reply. This is to mitigate a removal from private property to the public right of way. I was told I need Public Works permission to mitigate on Oak Avenue because it is a public right of way, as I understand it, Margarette Street ,—is also a public right of way it simply has never been paved. I thought this is your urisdiction, but if it is not can you please direct me to the appropriate person within Zoning/Code? the help. My Tree Removal Permit is #06-5009886. Thank you all again I appreciate Regards, Don Kerr Original Message From: Grindell, Stephanie N [mailto:SGrindell@ci.miami.fl.us <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 3:04 PM To: Don Kerr Cc: Mitchell, Francis; jmcmglades@aol.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ; Alexander, Ryan Subject: FW: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden Mr. Kerr, "Someone" has to plant the trees for you. If you choose the Tree ---Man Trust to plant the trees on your behalf, that is between you and them. The amount is rrelevant. I don't have a problem with you hiring them to plant on your 7 behalf at a later date, if the Tree Man Trust (Jim McMasters) submits a written guarantee to plant the trees within a designated time frame. But, if it costs more, the trust must still plant the trees. If it is handled in this manner, then I will have no objections. I am assuming that this is a removal from public right of way and replacement to public right of way. If this is to mitigate a removal from private property, then this is not within my jurisdiction. Zoning/Code would leave the item open until the trees are planted, but I really don't see a problem with this. I recommend that you discuss this with them. Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Miami - Miami Riverside 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Phone (305) 416-1200 From: Don Kerr [mailto:DKerr@lnrproperty.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 2:44 PM To: Mitchell, Francis; Grindell, Stephanie N Cc: jmcmglades@aol.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ; Alexander, .yan Subject: FW: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden Stephanie and Francis: Please reference the attached string of emails and the two attachments to this email. I believe we are all in agreement that I may satisfy my required tree mitigation by paying the Tree Man Trust the equivalent of the cost of 8 gumbo limbo trees or $3,000. (Please see the attached quote from Superior Landscaping). As I understand it, in order to allow this, Public Works will require the Tree Man Trust to plant trees in the locations it had originally identified for me on Oak Avenue, (Please reference the attached Public Works Permit). I believe the Tree Man Trust has neither the time nor the resources to plant the 8 trees on Oak Avenue presently. I therefore, request that I be permitted to contribute to the -Tree Man Trust the amount of $3,000 which will satisfy my mitigation for 3299 Oak Avenue and the Tree Man Trust NOT be required to plant the trees on Oak Avenue until such time as they have the funds and time. At the end of the day I believe we all have the same goal: use my money to put some nice trees on Margarette Street which will help the environment and benefit the local residents. Please call or contact me with questions. Regards, 8 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Don Kerr Vice President Asset Management LNR Partners Inc. 305 695 5757 dkerr@lnrproperty.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> Original Message From: Alexander, Ryan [mailto:RAlexander@ci.miami.fl.us <javascript:parent ComposeTo(> ] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 2:24 PM To: Don Kerr Subject: FW: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 5:02 PM To: 'dkerr@inrproperty.com <javascript:parent ComposeTo(> ' Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; Mitchell, Francis Subject: FW: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margaret Street Garden Don, It is good to hear from you. The fence installer expects to have the gates at each end (4) of the parks installed by the last week of May. Can you have your wooden fence finished by this date? Your tree offer is generous and well timed. I will forward this e-mail to Stephanie Grindell at the City of Miami. Stephanie has been helpful in resolving many issues in District 2, along with tree related issues. This appears to be a winning solution for all concerned. Thank you Ryan Alexander Francis, When can you send a crew to place the survey points for both sections of the Margaret Street Pocket Park? Our installer will need these for correct placement of the remaining chain link fencing and the new metal picket gates at each end. Thank you 9 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Original Message From: Don Kerr Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 10:04 AM To: 'jmcmglades@aol.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ' Subject: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margarette Street Garden Jim, It was good speaking with you today and I appreciate your help with my mitigation plan. Attached is a copy of the permit from public works granting me the right to plant two lignum vitae trees in front of my house at 3299 Oak Avenue, and 8 gumbo limbo trees in various locations on Oak Avenue. These tree plantings provide the mitigation which should satisfy my Tree Removal Permit, #06-5009886 with the City of Miami. I have also attached a quote from Superior Landscaping to plant the 8 gumbo limbo trees at a cost of $375 each, or $3,000 for all 8 trees. As we discussed, I will plant the two lignum vitae trees in front of my house at 3299 Oak Avenue. However, I would like to pay the tree man trust $3,000 in lieu of planting the other 8 trees. The $3,000 would be used to pay some of the costs of the trees to be planted on Margarette Street which is next to my house. The Tree Man Trust would be responsible for watering the trees and for the maintenance of the trees as required by the City of Miami's Department of Public Works. If you could please confirm with the City of Miami's Department of Public Works and The City of Miami's Neighborhood Enforcement Team that the above described plan would satisfy my mitigation I will be happy to send you the payment. Also, I hope to complete my home by April 30, 2007 and will need this satisfaction prior to moving in, so time is of the essence. Regards, Don Kerr Vice President Asset Management LNR Partners Inc. 305 695 5757 dkerr@lnrproperty.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> «07-05 Don Kerr.pdf» «Tree quote Superior Landscaping.pdf» <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000937> . 11 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Ryan Alexander Stephanie, I think this is a Zoning issue, but I can not see why we could not facilitate the tree placement. Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Sarnoff, Marc (Commissioner) Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 1:25 PM To: Alexander, Ryan Subject: FW: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margarette Street Garden Marc D. Sarnoff District 2 City of Miami Commissioner From: Don Kerr [mailto:DKerr@lnrproperty.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> ] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:25 PM To: Sarnoff, Marc (Commissioner); mdsarnoff@attglobal.net <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> Subject: FW: 3299 Oak Avenue and the Margarette Street Garden Hi Marc, I am the homeowner at the above address and we had discussed my doing my tree mitigation in the Margarette Street Garden next to my house. I have been discussing with Jim McMaster of the tree man trust (as outlined below). Jim has recently gotten cold feet on the matter and told me I should plant the trees up and down Oak Avenue. I believe the issue was the City of Miami was going to make the Tree Man Trust plant the trees on Oak for which I had received my permits Jim would prefer I plant the trees down Oak instead of him. I am not ready to give up yet, and would like to either plant my 8 gumbo limbos in the Margarette Street Park or pay the Tree Man Trust $3,000 (please see the attached bids from the landscaping company) as a satisfaction of my mitigation plan. Can you help? Regards, Don Kerr item D2.1 on 03 13-O8 Vice President Asset Management Priscilla A. Thompson LNR Partners Inc. City Clerk 305 695 5757 dkerr@lnrproperty.com <javascript:parent.ComposeTo(> 10 Submitted into the public record in connection with -•;(arc(C. teAc-e_ 5 ocsn Gin lee%4.,.c— Cs-r,,, Pudaitc_ (,uog,k, _ Nk it Cso, 7)4( A r oek, sc,L, `�r►..�t7i erk- 1.�irpcd-,L s„..4., 0,4, 04. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 _on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 0/07 4w( Shwa -.-I •fiM et xAvy»,v5 tCc4V, 4t. titAnei MaAar .T.7;412.0.• Wefriet Vo.A_c.A...4 ‘..011,4 Rilc 0 1 �'uc. — �e.. 0,1/ s,_etA— i @►e7 — �A Le- /AA 73—CCategie44 SWA4"4--- 1/4"-- poll.44444.1c 41, 14€4 e.si Vocito4 tfokfri-PstA4.) Git4,,,4 6414P)/ (At, Lowe,. Ct,ii 6.# (Ad LA—" Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk CyttetteeLJ 4'13/07 1F—ai/Glrut4 F An E-1--ew a 74- - 7'6 r i C o b41(.36s)--rf (gm,- Geivc‘t. C 6s -7c - / 3Lf3 �. (7osi 665- s 5s ewcr4-5M-v€ Gac.. C M Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 1 of 1 McDonald, Yvonne From: Burkeen, Ernest Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:02 PM To: Alexander, Ryan; Pascual, Juan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; McDonald, Yvonne; IVliro, Claudia M.; Gonzalez, H. Bert Subject: RE: Margaret Street - pocket / linear park please move forward with our blessing... From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 5:55 PM To: Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; McDonald, Yvonne; Miro, Claudia M.; Gonzalez, H. Bert Subject: Margaret Street - pocket / linear park Ernest, Through the generosity of area contractors our office is removing some debris at the Coconut Grove elementary on 21 Mar 2007. If possible, we would like your department's approval to remove debris in the Margaret Street pocket / linear park. This work was approved and then tree permit rescinded, however the stumps and other debris remain. We would only remove the low lying stumps and debris at the border and centerline of the park. The truck and bobcat are available only on this day. The same contractors have offered to complete the fencing at the sides of the park and provide fencing at each end of the park. This is their way of saying thank you to the community that has allowed them to prosper. We can work out the details of the fencing another day, however time is limited for the clean-up effort. Thank you Ryan Alexander 3/15/2007 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 1 of 1 McDonald, Yvonne Vyry From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 5:55 PM To: Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; McDonald, Yvonne; Miro, Claudia M.; Gonzalez, H. Bert Subject: Margaret Street - pocket / linear park Ernest, Through the generosity of area contractors our office is removing some debris at the Coconut Grove elementary on 21 Mar 2007. If possible, we would like your department's approval to remove debris in the Margaret Street pocket / linear park. This work was approved and then tree permit rescinded, however the stumps and other debris remain. We would only remove the low lying stumps and debris at the border and centerline of the park. The truck and bobcat are available only on this day. The same contractors have offered to complete the fencing at the sides of the park and provide fencing at each end of the park. This is their way of saying thank you to the community that has allowed them to prosper. We can work out the details of the fencing another day, however time is limited for the clean-up effort. Thank you Ryan Alexander Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 3/15/2007 , UNIVERSITY OF 27t-5FLORIDA EXTENSION Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ENH854 Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida1 Jody Haynes, John McLaughlin, Laura Vasquez, Adrian Hunsberger 2 Introduction This publication was developed in response to requests from participants in the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) program in Miami -Dade County for a list of recommended landscape plants suitable for south Florida. The resulting list includes over 350 low -maintenance plants. The following information is included for each species: common name, scientific name, maximum size, growth rate (vines only); light preference, salt tolerance, and other useful characteristics. Criteria This section will describe the criteria by which plants were selected. It is important to note, first, that even the most drought -tolerant plants require watering during the establishment period. Although this period varies among species and site conditions, some general rules for container -grown plants have been determined experimentally. They are as follows: 6 months for a 1-gallon plant; 1 year for a 3-gallon plant; and 6-12 months per inch of trunk diameter for larger trees. The term "low -maintenance" refers to a plant that does not require frequent maintenance —such as regular watering, pruning, or spraying —to remain healthy and to maintain an acceptable aesthetic quality. A low -maintenance plant has low fertilizer requirements and few pest and disease problems. In addition, low -maintenance plants suitable for south Florida must also be adapted to --or at least tolerate —our poor, alkaline, sand- or limestone -based soils. An additional criterion for the plants on this list was that they are not listed as being invasive by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC, 2001), or restricted by any federal, state, or local laws (Burks, 2000). Miami -Dade County does have restrictions for planting certain species within 500 feet of native habitats they are known to invade (Miami -Dade County, 2001); caution statements are provided for these species. Both native and non-native species are included herein, with native plants denoted by t. Some plants listed also tolerate wet soil conditions or even periodic flooding; these are denoted by §. Also, a variety of plants that are not commonly available in south Florida nurseries or garden centers were intentionally included with the hope that increased demand will generate increased supply; plants that are commonly available are denoted by *. 1. This document is ENI-1854. one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department. Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 2001. Visit the EDIS Web Site at http:!/edis.ifas.ufl.edu. 2. Jody Haynes. FYN Program Extension Agent, OF/Miami-Dade County Extension: John(ylcLaughlin. Urban Horticulture Program Assistant, UF!Miami-Dade County Extension; Laura Vasquez. FYN Program Assistant. OF:Miami-Dade County Extension; Adrian Hunsberger. Urban Horticulture Agent, UFNliami-Dade County Extension The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. For information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension Service office. Florida Cooperative Extension Service/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/University of Florida/Christine Taylor Waddill, Dean. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 3 1. Gives. Vines are weak -stemmed plants that derive their support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface. Although most people think of vines as climbing vertically, a few species also grow horizontally and can function as _roundcovers. Some vines have aggressive ggrowth habits, so they need to be watched carenaly to prevent them from growing out of control 12; vines are listed in Table 9). J. Ephipytes. Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants (e.g., trees) or objects (e.g., rocks and boulders) for support or anchorage, but not for water or nutrients. This category includes orchids, ferns, bromeliads, and some cacti (11 epiphytes are listed in Table 10). K. Herbs & Vegetables. Herbs are plants whose leaves, stems, or roots are used as flavoring in food or as non-traditional medicines, while vegetables are plants that produce edible parts (roots, stems, leaves, or fruit) that are grown for food. Although not included in most Landscapes, some herbs and vegetables have ornamental value (four herbs and two vegetables are listed in Table 1 I ). Selecting the "Right" Plant Putting the right plant in the right place is of foremost importance in creating a healthy and successful low -maintenance landscape. However, this principle is dependent upon one's ability to accurately select the right plant species for a given location. Common names are often misleading, and sometimes more than one plant species may be referred to by the same or similar common name. Therefore, whenever possible it is best to refer to scientific names when researching and selecting plants for your south Florida Landscape. Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following OF-IFAS Specialists for reviewing this article: Dr. Robert Black, Dr. Kimberly Klock -Moore, Dr. Kenneth Langeland, and Dr. Eva Worden. In addition, Roger Hammer, Head Naturalist for Miami -Dade County Parks & Recreation. contributed significantly to this publication, and we thank him also. References Austin, D.F. Pine Rockland Plant Guide. Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management, Miami, FL. Black, R.J. 1997. Native Florida Plants for Horne Landscapes. University of Florida-IFAS Publication ENH-25, Gainesville. Black, R.J., and E.F. Gilman. 1997. Your Florida Guide to Bedding Plants: Selection, Establishment and :11aintenance. University of Florida Press, Gainesville. Broschat, T.K., and A.W. Meerow. 1991. Betrocks Reference Guide to Florida Landscape Plants. Betrock Information Systems, Inc., Hollywood, FL. Burks, K.C. 2000. Non-native Plant Species Restricted by Federal, State, or Local Law in Florida . Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Invasive Plant Management, Tallahassee, FL. FLEPPC. 2001. List ofFloridas Invasive Species. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Internet: http://www.fleppc.org/01 list.htm. Florida's Water Management Districts. 2001. Water Wise Florida Landscapes: Landscaping to Promote Water Conservation Using the Principles of ,Veriscapem. St. John's River Water Management District, Palatka, FL. Gilman, E.F., and R.J. Black. 1999. Your Florida Guide to Shrubs: Selection, Establishment and Maintenance. University of Florida Press, Gainesville. Haynes, J.L: 2001. Virtual Cvcad Encvclopedia. Palm & Cycad Societies of Florida, Inc. Internet: http:;7www.plantapalm.com/vice/vice_index.htm. Haynes, J.L. 2001. Virtual Palm Encyclopedia. Palm & Cycad Societies of Florida, Inc. Internet: http://www.plantapalm.corn/vpe/vpe_index.htm. Hubbuch, C. 2001. Water shortage continues and not a drop to irrigate. Garden Views. Fairchild Tropical Garden, Nliarni. FL. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 5 Table 1. Low -Maintenance Perennials, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (inch) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Aglaonema ' Aglaonema commutatum 18 _ Partial to full shade Low Small, herbaceous perennial with fleshy stems, branching from the base, and slender -stalked !eaves up to about 12 inches long. Flowering stems have a narrow, pale green spathe enclosing a small white spadix. Other Aglaonema also drought tolerant. Scarlet milkweed * § Asclepias curassavica 36-48 Full sun to partial shade Low _ Erect, evergreen perennial with narrow, elliptical leaves and terminal clusters of scarlet and orange flowers spring to fall. Attracts butterflies Spring to Fall. Can tolerate wet soil. Butterfly weed ' t Asclepias tuberosa 18-36 Full sun to partial shade Low Native perennial with orange, summertime flowers. Essential component of a butterfly garden. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Cast iron plant ' Aspidistra elatior 36 Partial to full shade Moderate Grown for its deep green foliage. Named for its ability to tolerate harsh, adverse conditions. Spreads to form clumps. Excellent for shady areas. Star begonia, winter begonia ' § Begonia heracleifolia 24-36 Partial to full shade None Rhizomatous (spreads by rhizomes) begonia with large, hairy, deeply lobed, toothed, bronzy green leaves and fragrant, white to pink flowers on long, reddish stalks. Caution: Begonia cucullata is FLEPPC Category II invasive.5 White begonia ' § Begonia popenoei 24-48 Partial to full shade None Rhizomatous begonia with huge, round, dark glossy green leaves to two feet wide and large white, fragrant flowers held in large panicles well above foliage. Castor bean begonia ' § Begonia ricinifolia 24-36 Partial to full shade None Rhizomatous begonia with apple green leaves shaped like stars and with rings of red hairs around leaf,petioles. Winter blooms are deep pink. Strawflower Brachteantha bracteatum 36 Full sun Low Annual or short-lived perennial with erect habit. Weak, hollow stems. Thin green leaves bear golden yellow blooms up to two inches in diameter at branch tips summer to early fall. Good oroundcover or small shrub. Spiral ginger § Costus scaber L 72 Partial shade Low Tall spiral ginger with attractive roundish jade green leaves with fuzzy underside, and long, hard, waxy 8" to 12" red bracts with small, yellow flowers that peek out as bracts open from bottom up. Long lasting flower; excellent cut flower. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 7 Table 1. Low -Maintenance Perennials, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida: t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet scils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (inch) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Daylily ' Hemerocallis spp. 12-24 Full sun or partial shade Moderate Clump -forming perennial with grass -like leaves and lily -like flowers from late spring to fall, depending on variety. Available in yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and near -white. Only certain varieties succeed in south Florida (Evergreen, Semis). Amaryllis ' Hippeastrum spp. 24 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Spectacular trumpet -shaped, tropical lilies. Many species and varieties. Moderately drought tolerant. Beach elder t Iva imbricate 24-36 Full sun High Scraggly, coarse, shrubby perennial. Good for beach -front plantings. Shrimp plant' Justicia brandegeana 36-60 Full sun to full shade None Perennial or shrub with stems topped with 6" spikes of red, rusty brown, or green brachts containing small, white, shrimp -like flowers. A related species bears yellow brachts. Unique, adaptable, easily grown plant. Also known as Befoperone guttata. Kalanchoe ' Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 12 Partial shade Moderate Small, shrubby African species. Multiple, upstretched branches covered with round to rectangular, deep green leaves with red margins and notched tips. Thick racemes of small, deep red, cylindrical flowers appear from winter to early summer; may also be pink, yellow, or orange. Can be weedy. Statice Limonium sinatum 18 Full sun Low Bushy, upright perennial. Dense rosettes of oblong, deeply waved, dark green leaves and masses of tiny, papery flowers on winged stems summer/ early fall. Fairly slow growing. Available in golden, lemon -yellow, white, cream, salmon -pink, purple or blue spikelets. Pennyroyal t Pilob/ephis ngida 6-24 Full sun Low • Low -growing perennial. Not picky about soil, but likes it dry. Small, shrimp -like flowers emerge from green, scale -like brachts. Attractive to butterflies. Also known as Pvcnoth mus riaidus and Satureia riaida. Plumbago' Plumbago auriculata 36-72 Full sun Low Attractive light blue flowers in terminal spikes. Drought tolerant once well established. Prone to root and stem rots. Freely draining soil and good air circulation. Florida mountainmint t Pycnanthemum flondanum 48 - Full sun to partial shade None Erect, loosely -branched, shftiblike perennial. Leaves smell like spearmint or camphor. Tiny, lavender flowers in dense terminal clusters. Attracts butterflies. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 9 Table 2. Low -Maintenance Annuals, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size Light Preference Salt tolerance Comments Scarlet milkweed ' § Asclepias curassavica 3-4' Full sun to partial shade Low See description in Table 1. Orach, French spinach Atriplex hortensis 2-6' Full sun Unknown Usually grown for its tender, spinach -like leaves. Leaves can be green, yellowish -green, red or purple. Sometimes grown as bedding plant. Strawflower Brachteantha bracteatum 3' Full sun Low See description in Table 1. Cosmos' Cosmos bipinnatus 5-6' Full sun Low Feathery -leaved annual from Mexico and far southern USA. Showy, daisy -like flowerheads in summer and fall, in shades of pink, red, purple or white. May require staking. May not survive rainy season. Indian blanket' t Gaillardia pulchella 1-2' Full sun _ High See description in Table 1. Gazania ' Gazania rigens 6-24" Full sun Moderate Mat -forming plant with crowded rosettes of mostly unlobed leaves that are green above and whitish beneath. Orange flowerheads with a black eye spot at petal bases. Moss verbena • Glandularia Duchella 12" Full sun to partial shade Low See description in Table 1. Tampa verbena * t Glandularia tampensis 18-24" Full sun Low See description in Table 1. Giobe amaranth.' Gomphrena globosa 1-2' Full sun Low Small, branching annual with hairy leaves and bright purple, pink, or white, clover -like flowers. Benefits from mulching. Sunflower' Helianthus annus 3-10' Full sun Low Fast-growing, upright annual. Large, daisy -like, 12" wide yellow flowerheads with brown centers borne in summer. Coarse, leggy plants with heavily veined leaves. Annual lion's ear Leonotis nepetifolia 8' Full sun to light shade Low Coarse -textured, rather gangly, erect, loosely branching summer annual. Smooth leaves with toothed margins. Bright red, tubular, . downward -curving flowers encircle stem at intervals. Self -seeds easily, but not considered invasive. Attracts butterflies. Butter daisy ' Melampodium divaricatum ' 6-24" Full sun Low Small, summer'annual with small, yellow flowers and bright green foliage. Prolific self -seeder. Great bedding and border plant. Also known as M. paludosum. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) 11 Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Chenille plant' § Acalypha hispida 6-12 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Medium to large shrub with large, oval, evergreen leaves. Separate male and female plants. Females have long, velvety clusters of purple, bright red, or crimson flowers resembling fluffy cattail. Can wilt in full sun during drought. Copperleaf' Acalypha wilkesiana 8-12 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Purple/red, green and pink foliage. Excellent for hedge or border, but can be over -powering. Desert rose' Adenium obesum 3-7 Full sun Moderate Very showy flowers year-round, particularly during hot, dry weather. Must have perfect drainage since this plant is very prone to root and stem rots. Will lose leaves during cool weather. Excellent for rock gardens. Scales occasional pest. Century plant' Agave americana 6-8 Full sun High Dramatic foliage and form. Evergreen, silver/gray to blue-green foliage. Showy, green -brown fruit. Armed with spines. Gritty, free -draining soil required. Blooms anywhere from 12-20 years of age, then dies. Excellent for rock gardens. Many other agaves available; some are variegated; all are drought tolerant. Caution: Sisal hemp, A.sisalana, is a FLEPPC Category II invasive.5 Purple allamanda ' Allamanda blanchetii 10 Full sun None Evergreen, vining shrub with purple, tubular flowers. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Also known as Allamanda violacea. Bush allamanda Allamanda neriifolia 3-5 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Colorful, bright yellow, trumpet flowers. Glossy leaves in whorls of 3-6 on smooth stems, which bleed milky sap if cut. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Shell ginger' § Alpinia zerumbet 6-8 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Tall stems topped with drooping inflorescences bearing white, pink, red, and yellow, shell -shaped flowers. Forms dense clumps. Green and variegated forms. Best growth in moist soil, but can tolerate drought. Benefits from mulch. Bird's nest anthurium ' § Anthurium salviniae 3-5 Partial to full shade None Large, herbaceous shrub or epiphyte consisting of majestic cluster of iong, erect, tropical -looking leaves with wavy margins. Flowers relatively insignificant. Other bird's nest anthuriums are also moderately drought tolerant, but may require high humidity. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 13 Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: • indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida: t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Giant milkweed § Calotropis gigantea 6 Full sun Moderate Large, thick, grayish -green leaves and purple to white, crown -like flowers. Tolerates poor sod, but requires excellent drainage. Host olant for monarch butterfly larvae. Spicewood t § Calyptranthes pallens 5-25 Partial Shade Moderate Small, shrubby, native tree with burgundy -tinged new growth and insignificant white flowers. Can be sheared and grown as a hedge- Prefers moist soil. Jamaica caper' t Capparis cynophallophora 18 Full sun to partial shade High Native, slow -growing, undemanding plant with attractive, white, fragrant, spider lily -like flowers. With time, can be shaped into attractive hedge. Natal plum * Carissa macrocarpa 3-12 Full sun to light shade High Large shrub to small tree with attractive, thick, glossy foliage, fragrant. jasmine -like flowers, and edible fruit, The spiny leaves and stems make this a good barrier plant once established. Web blight is a problem if kept excessively wet. Cat palm' § Chamaedorea cataractarum 3-8 - Full sun to partial shade Low Mounding palm with elegant, dark green, glossy, feathery leaves. Can be used as a shrub or a hedge. Bamboo palm " § Chamaedorea erumpens 6-10 Partial to full shade None Heavily clumping palm with tall, slender stems resembling bamboo canes. Can be used as a shrub or a hedge. Also known as C. seifrizii. Cocoplum " t Chrysobalanus icaco 3-15 FuII sun to partial shade High Native shrub with insignificant flowers, but new foliage is quite attractive. Often used as a hedge, but will thin if planted in too much shade. Spreading and erect forms available. Snowberry t Chiococca alba 2-3 Full sun Low Native vining shrub with glossy green, elliptical to lanceolate leaves and tiny white flowers. Chiococca parviflora, the pineland snowberry, is a similar, but less common, native shrub. Fiddlewood t Citharexylem spinosum 12-30 Full sun to partial shade High Native large, densely leafy shrub to small tree with glossy,.ellipitical leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers followed by round, orange -brown berries on female plants. Attractive to birds and other wildlife. Also known as C. fruticosum. Pigeon plum "t Coccoloba diversifolia 5-30 Full sun to partial shade High Native evergreen large shrub to small tree with dense, narrowly rounded crown and attractive, peeling bark. Small, dark purple berries.on female trees attractive to birds. Sea grape *t Coccoloba uvifera 10-50 Full sun High Native large shrub to medium tree with large, thick, saucer -like leaves bearing attractive venation. Also has edible fruit. On occasion, can be susceptible to a number of pests. Leaves can be messy. Good for beach -front properties. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 15 Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants: § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Lingaro Elaegnus philippensis 3-15 Full sun High Shrubby, evergreen vine with attractive light green foliage, the underside a reddish brown. Small, fragrant, white Flowers followed by edible fruit. Grows well on poor/calcareous soils. Caution: E. pungens is FLEPPC Category II invasive.' Beach creeper, golden creeper t Ernodea littoralis 1-3 Full sun High Intolerant of over watering, but excellent as a ground cover for beach -front. Flowers insignificant. Coral bean tree 't Erythrina herbacea 3-15 Full sun Low Native perennial shrub to small tree. Deciduous, 3-lobed compound leaves. Showy scarlet blossoms on tall stalks in spring, followed by large beans that split to reveal bright red seeds. May grow into small tree in south Florida. All parts of this plant are poisonous. White stopper ' t Eugenia axillaris 5-20 Full sun to dense shade High Native large shrub or small tree with pale, whitish bark and aromatic foliage that can be overpowering. Small, white flowers in midsummer followed by small, purplish berries. Attractive to birds. Redberry stopper t Eugenia confusa 6-18 Full sun to partial shade High Slow -growing native plant with attractive glossy leaves and red berries. Used as a specimen plant or hedge. Upright growth suitable for a restricted site. Spanish stopper * t Eugenia foetida 18-36 Full sun to shade High Native large shrub or small tree. Densely clothed with small, rounded leaves. Smallest Flowers and fruits of all stoppers, but still attractive to wildlife. Excellent foundation or specimen. plant. Red stopper t Eugenia rhombea 9 Full sun to shade High Native large shrub or small tree with reddish brown bark and elegant growth habit. Branches produced in flat sprays perpendicular to main trunk. Slow -growing and does not flower or fruit as a youna plant. Scarlet plume ' Euphorbia fulgens • 5 Full sun to partial shade High Evergreen, arching shrub. Very showy red flowers all year. Needs excellent drainage. Ideal for a rock garden. Crown-of-thoms " Euphorbia milli 1-3 Full sun High Slow -growing, thorny, semi -succulent shrub with bright green, obovate leaves and small to medium yellow, orange, or red.flowers. Excellent in rock gardens. Often used as low hedge in. coastal areas. Smaller Thai dwarf varieties have more attractive foliage and much more showy inflorescences; often used as bedding plants and groundcovers. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City C1erK Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Cler K 17 Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: * indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name I Size _ (feetl Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Chinese hat plant § Holmskioldia sanguinea 3-6 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Unique flowers are main interest of this scrambling shrub/vine: each is a narrow, orange -scarlet tube backed by a circular calyx, appearing in dense terminal clusters fall -spring. Leaves oval and slightly serrated. Rampant growth can be contained by pruning after flowering. Old canes can be removed. Loses leaves during drought. Beach elder t Iva imbricate 2-3 Full sun High See description in Table 1. Joewood t Jacquinia keyensis 10 Full sun to partial shade High Very slow -growing, native shrub with attractive foliage and year-round, showy, fragrant blooms. Good resistance to wind and salt spray. Some shade from hottest sun beneficial. Primrose jasmine Jasmimum mesnyi 5-10 Full sun to partial shade Low. _ Rambling, open, evergreen shrub with long, arching stems that will climb if given support. Without support, grows as fountain -like mound. Fragrant, yellow, trumpet -shaped flowers. Caution: J. dichotomum and J, fluminense are FLEPPC Category 1.5 . (Downy jasmine Jasmimum multitlorurn 5-10 Full sun to partial shade Low Evergreen, branching vine that can be trained as a shrub. Stems and leaves covered with downy pubescence, giving the plant a grayish -green appearance. Small, white, star -shaped flowers in clusters year-round. Caution: J. sambac is FLEPPC Category 11.5 Peregrina Jatropha integerrima 15 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Deeply -lobed leaves and showy display of small red flowers throughout the year. Needs good drainage. Mites and scales can be Problems. Poisonous. Coral plant, physic nut • Jatropha muitiffr' 6-20 - Full sun to partial shade High Shrub to small tree with loose, spreading crown. Large, distinctive leaves with 7-11 narrow lobes, each divided into narrow, pointed segments. Flowers coral red, in flat-topped clusters on long stalks above foliage. All parts are poisonous. Chinese juniper Juniperus chinensis 2-50 Full sun Low -Moderate Evergreen groundcover, shrub, or tree, depending on variety. Both adult and juvenile foliage found on adult trees. Berries fleshy and glaucous white. Shrimp plant • Justicia brandegeana -'3-5 Full sun to partial shade None See description in Table 1. Crepe myrtle • Lagerstroemia indica 8-25 Full sun None Grown for peeling bark and outstanding late spring to summer blossom in various shades of pink, red purple and white. Miniatures used for edging; standards used as specimen plants. Aphids and powdery mildew can be problems. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 19 Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida: t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet' Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Jacob's ladder Pedilanthus tithymaloides 6 Partial shade High Flowers insignificant; surrounded by showy, slipper -like red bracts. Zig-zag stems, with prominently keeled leaves. Well adapted to poor, dry soil. Variegated cultivars. Poisonous. Prune to avoid leggy appearance. Selloum, tree philodendron ' § Philodendron selloum 5-15 Full sun to partial shade Low Prostrate to upright trunks. Huge, deeply divided, dark green leaves. Called tree philodendron because it does not climb. Also known as P. bioinnatifrdum. Pittosporum ' Pittosporum tobira 10-15 Full sun to partial shade Moderate Broad-leaved, evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves (can be variegated) and clusters of small, white flowers that smell like orange blossoms. Moderate to fast grower. Plumbago ' Plumbago auriculata 3-6 Full sun Low See description in Table 1. Podocarpus' Podocarpus macrophylla 5 Full sun to partial shade None Evergreen shrub or tree with needle -like leaves. Makes an excellent hedge. Bears - small, bluish berries. Aralias ' Polyscias spp. 2-25 Full sun to partial shade .. Moderate Many species and cultivars used as shrubs, hedges and groundcovers. Foliage differs in form (usually compound), and can be variegated. Elephant Bush Portulacaria afra 3 Full sun to partial shade High Grown for jade colored leaves and red stems. Rarely flowers in cultivation. Grow in gritty, freely draining soil. Provide good air circulation. Variegated form exists. Excellent for rock gardens. Bahama wild coffee § Psychotria ligustifolia 6-9 Partial to full shade Low Small, understory shrub with dultgreen leaves. Related to gardenia and similar in overall appearance. Flowers abundant over much of the year, followed by decorative red berries. Wild coffee ' t § Psychotria nervosa 6-9 Partial to full shade Low Small, native, understory shrub similar to P. ligustifolia, but with distinctive, glossy, dark green !eaves with deeply impressed side veins. Velvetleaf wild coffee t § Psychotria sulzneri 6-9 Partial to full • shade Low Native small shrub similar in all respects to P. nervosa, but with velvety, deep blue-green foliage. White indigoberry 1- Randia aculeata 1.5-10 Full sun to •"partial shade High Native shrub with no outstanding features. Fragrant flowers and white berries on female plants. Main attribute is ability to grow under adverse conditions. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 21 Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Candle bush ' Senna a/ata 8 Full sun Low Large, pinnate leaves. Terminal, 6" yellow flower spikes appear in late summer and fall. Also known as Cassia a/ata. Caution: Senna pendula is often sold as Cassia bicapsulans and is FLEPPC Category I invasive.' Desert senna Senna po/yphylla 12 Full sun Low Small tree with a beautiful cascading habit. Prefers well -drained soil. Small, yellow flowers mostly in dry season. Caution: Senna pendula is FLEPPC Category I.' Cassia ' Senna spp. 5-15 Full sun Low to Moderate Spectacular flowering shrubs with yellow flowers. Several species available; once listed as Cassia, but all shrubs have been moved to Senna. Caution: Senna pendula is FLEPPC Category I.' Saw palmetto ' t § Serenoa repens 3-8 Full sun to partial shade High Native clumping fan palm with subterranean, prostrate, or upright trunks. One of the most abundant native palms in Florida. Green and silver forms available. Spreading tendency can be a problem when left uncontrolled. Petioles are heavily armed. Necklace -pod ' t Sophora tomentosa 6 . Full sun. .. High Large, densely branched, native shrub with natural rounded shape. Bears clusters of yellow flowers at tips of branches. Fast-growing and easily cultivated. Seeds poisonous. Blue porterweed * t Stachytarpheta jamaicensis 1-3 Full sun to partial shade Moderate See description in Table 1. Pink porterweed • Stachytarpheta mutabilis 5-8 Full sun to partial shade Moderate See description in Table 1. , White bird -of -paradise ' § Strelitzia nicolae 8-20 Full sun to partial shade Low Named for the appearance of the spectacular flowers. Foliage dark green, banana -like. Drought tolerant once established. Orange bird -of -paradise ' § Strelitzia reoinae 4 3-5 Full sun to partial shade. Low Named for spectacular flowers. Foliage gray -green, fan -like. Drought tolerant once. established. Scales can be a problem. • Marmalade plant Streptosolen jamesonii 6 Full sun Low Fast-growing, evergreen shrub grown for showy yellow to dark orange flowers produced winter to spring. Needs open, sunny site with excellent drainage. Sprawling growth benefits from support. Prune hard after flowering is complete. Bay cedar t Suriana mantima 6-12 Full sun High Native, small -leaved, evergreen shrub or small tree. Clusters of small, leathery leaves and attractive, peeling bark, Will grow in sand or on bare rock. Good choice for ocean and beach -front sites. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City C1erK Table 3. Low -Maintenance Shrubs and Hedges, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commcnly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tcierate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size _ (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Florida coontie ' t Zamia floridana 1-5 Full sun to shade High Florida's only native cycad. Host for rare atala hairstreak butterfly. Conies in a variety of sizes, narrow to wide leaflets. Separate male and female plants; both bear reddish -brown cones; male cone small, elongate; female cone larger and wider. Also known as Z. pumila, Z. integrifolia, Z. sylvatica, Z. umbrosa. Requires well -drained soil. Cardboard "palm" Zamia maritima 3-6 Full sun to partial shade High Medium sized cycad with broad, stiff, carboard-like leaflets. Commonly planted in south Florida as shrubs, specimen plants, or in large planters. Name recently changed from Z. furfuracea. Can be weedy if both male and female plants are in the same vicinity. Requires well -drained soil. 5 Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) defines Category I invasive plants as those plants that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives; FLEPPC Category II plants are those that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species... _ - 6 Miami -Dade County restricts certain -species from -being planted within 500 feet the native habitats that they are known to invade; these plants are allowed to be planted in home landscapes as long as they are more than 500 feet from the designated native habitat(s). Table 4. Low -Maintenance Flowering and Shade Trees, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Spineless acacia, cinnecord t Acacia choriophylla 30 FuII sun High Native tree with dense, rounded crown, long, bipinnate leaves, and tiny yellow to golden "pom-pom-like" inflorescences. Also known as A. choriophylloides. Sweet acacia' t Acacia farnesiana 15 Full sun - High Small native tree with sweet-smelling, yellow; ."porn-pom-like" inflorescences. Needs good drainage. Caution: Earleaf acacia, A. auriculiformis, is FLEPPC Category 1.5 Pineland acacia t Acacia pinetorum 4-12 Full sun High Dwarf, native, spiny shrub with delicate, gray to gray -green, bipinnate leaves and round, "pom-pom-like" inflorescences. Flowers have strong, sweet fragrance. Blue acacia Acacia sayel 35 Full sun High Medium-sized tree with bluish/silver, bipinnate leaves, reddish bark, and slightly fragrant yellow "pom-pom-like" inflorescences produced throughout the year. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 25 Table 4. Low -Maintenance Flowering and Shade Trees, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note:* indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Floss silk tree * Chorisia speciosa 30-60 Full sun Low Awkwardly branched tree with 5-lobed leaves and swollen, spiny trunk. Drops leaves just prior to flowering. Flowers are large, pink to white, and produce a spectacular display. Not suitable for small lots. Satinleaf * Chrysophyllum oliviforme 30 Full sun Moderate Very attractive native tree. Tops of leaves glossy, vivid green; underside covered with soft, coppery brown hairs. Can be difficult to establish. Fiddlewood t Citharexylem spinosum 12-30 Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Pigeon plum * t Cocco/oba diversifolia 5-30 Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Sea grape ' t Coccoloba uvifera 5 Full sun High See description in Table 3. Coffee colubrina t Colubrina arborescens 20 .. . Full sun to ... light shade .. High See description in Table 3. Buttonwood * t Conocarpus eretus 5-50 Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Mexican calabash Crescentia elate 30 Full sun Moderate Large lobed leaves. Insignificant flowers. Interesting form and fruits. Rough bark makes a good support for orchids. Royal poinciana * Delonix regia 20-30 Full sun Moderate Large savanna -type tree with bipinnately compound leaves and brilliant red/yellow flowers in late spring. Requires plenty of room and freely draining site. Deciduous during winter. Roots can lift sidewalk. Limbs prone to break in storms. Sometimes called flamboyant trPA Coral tree, tiger claw .. Erythnna variegate 60-80 Full sun Low Broad, spreading, deciduous tree with many stout branches armed with black spines. Leaves large, and may be variegated green and yellow. Spectacular display of bright crimson flowers in dense clusters late winter or early spring. Corat bean tree *t Erythirina herbacea 3-15 Full sun . Low See description in Table 3. White stopper' t Eugenia axillaris 5-20 Full sun to dense shade High See description in Table 3. Redberry stopper t Eugenia confusa 6-18 Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 27 Table 4. Low -Maintenance Flowering and Shade Trees, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Ficrida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Simpson's stopper • t Myrcianthes fragrans 6-20 Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Wax myrtle ' t Myrica cenfera 10-25 Full sun to partial shade Low See description in Table 3. Fried egg tree Oncoba spinosa 10-25 Full sun Moderate Spiny shrub or small tree. Finely serrated, dark green leaves. Prominent, sharp 1-2" spines. Showy 3" flowers with white petals surrounding prominent array of bright yellow stamens and bearing melon like fragrance. Large, hard -shelled berries. Allspice' Pimenta dioica 40 Full sun Low Attractive, peeling bark and edible fruit. Glossy, deep green, oblong to elliptical leaves with prominent veins on undersides. Crushed foliage has clove -like scent. Slash pine ' Pinus elliottii var. dense 30-60 Full sun Moderate South Florida's only native pine. Difficult to establish. Best when planted in a group. Will not survive compacted soil. Borers and rust can be problems. Jamaican dogwood t Piscidiapiscipula -30-50 . • Full sun High . Attractive, deciduous, native tree with dark green leaves and masses of white flowers prior to leafing out in spring. Poisonous. Rusty pittosporum Pittosporum ferrugineum 20 Full sun Moderate Insignificant flowers, but colorful orange berries. Relatively pest- and disease -free. Frangipani, plumeria * Plumeria spp. 25-40 Full sun High Unusual form and very showy, fragrant flowers. Goodfor sheltered coastal locations away from beach -front. Roots brittle. Larger trees more difficult to install. Leaves prone to rust (fungus) during wet season. Podocarpus' Podocarpus macrophylla 5 Full sun to partial shade None See description in Table 3. Live oak ' t Quercus virginiana 40-50 Full sun High Impressive, undemanding, native tree —but not for small lots. Caterpillars, insect galls, and root rot sometimes problems. Rain tree Samanea saman 30-40 Full Low Impressive tropical tree resembling live oak in form but faster growing. Attractive pink flowers with prominent red stamens, mostly spring to summer, followed by seed pods. Needs plenty of space for extensive roots; not for small lots. Soapberry t Sapindus saponaria 20-60 Full sun High Native tree with broad crown, dense foliage, and attractive yellow fruit. Excellent shade tree for small yards. Seeds poisonous. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Table 5. Low -Maintenance Fruit Trees, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida: t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) 29 Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Sugar apple ' Annona squamosa 10-20 Full sun None Popular, semi -deciduous fruit tree with pale green flowers. Well -adapted to alkaline soils of Miami -Dade County. Large fruit has custard -like texture and is delicious when eaten fresh. Hand -pollinate to increase fruit set. Atemoya ' Annona squamosa X A. chenmola 25-30 Full sun None Hybrid of the sugar apple and the cherimoya. Fast growing tree with a short trunk. Fruit similar to sugar apple. Hand -pollinate to increase fruit set. Jackfruit ' Artocarpus heterophyllus 30-70 Full sun None Handsome and stately tree that grows to enormous size. Adapted to humid tropical and near -tropical climates. Produces enormous, green, pebbly fruit weighing up to 50 pounds each, inside which are small pieces of pineapple -tasting flesh surrounding numerous large seeds. Longan - Dimerocarpus longana 30-40 Full sun None -Smaller relative of lychee. Longan fruit is round or oval and larger than an olive. Thin, rough,, caramel -colored shell is easily peeled. Longan pulp is transluscent white and sweeter than lychee, but not as juicy. More commonly known as'Euphoria /ongana. American persimmon ' t § Diospyros virginiana 50 Full sun None Native, slow -growing, deciduous tree with elliptical, two-tone leaves (dark green top; pale green underneath) and black, textured bark. Females produce 2" fruits that ripen to deliciously sweet. Choose named cultivars. Loquat, Japanese plum • Eriobotrya japonica 10-30 Full sun Moderate Attractive tree with showy, fragrant, winter -time flowers, followed by excellent frail. Over -use of fertilizer increases risk of fire blight disease. Lychee ' Litchi chinensis 30-40 Full sun None Dense, round -topped, slow -growing tree with smooth, gray, brittle trunk and limbs. Leathery, pinnate leaves: foliage and branches to the ground. Fruit with leathery rind, pink to • strawberry -red in color and rough in texture. Edible portion or aril is white, transluscent, firm and juicy. Can be unreliable in fruit production. Marnmee apple Mammea americana 60 Full sun Moderate Form resembles large magnolia with thick, • broad, elliptical leaves. Small, fragrant, white flowers. Edible fruit with apricot -like flesh and poisonous seed. Requires adequate water when in fruit. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Table 6. Low -Maintenance Palms, Cycads, and Palm -Like Plants, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) 31 Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Macaw palm, gru-gru palm * § Acrocomia aculeata 30 Full sun High Extremely fast-growing palm similar in overall appearance to queen palm, except with denser canopy and 4-6" sharp, black spines on trunk. petiole. and leaf rachis. Seashore palm * Allagoptera arenaria 5-10 Full sun to light shade High Clumping palm with short prostrate or subterranean stems and graceful pinnate leaves, green above and silver below. Fruit arranged spirally on long stalk; cluster resembles pineapple. Excellent for beach -front. Prefers sandy soils. Cohune palm' § Attalea cohune 20-50 Full sun Low Huge palm with extremely long pinnate leaves (to 33 feet each) that erupt from the trunk in a shuttle -cock shape. Cream -colored flower clusters followed by huge clusters of brownish yellow, woody fruits. Prefers moist soil; can tolerate drought. Ponytail "palm"' Beaucarnea recurvata 10-30 Full sun to partial shade High Often mistakenly called a palm, this member of the agave family requires excellent drainage. Can tolerate some shifting shade. Also known as Nolina recurvata. Bismarck palm ' § Bismarckia nobilis 20-30 '. Full sun : None Enormous palm with huge silvery -blue or ... green leaves. A native. of Madagascar, this is an extraordinarily durable and highly adaptable palm. Blue hesper palm ' Brahea armata 50 Full sun High Tall palm with pastel bluish -white, palmate leaves. Trunk slightly swollen at base and up to 1.5 feet wide, bearing persistent leaf scars. Prefers well -drained soil and arid climate, but can tolerate south Florida's humidity. Not common. Sierra Madre palm Brahea decumbens 6 Full sun to partial shade High Low -growing palm with prostrate trunk and large, blue, fan -shaped leaves. Prefers well -drained soil and arid Climate, but can tolerate south Florida's humidity. Bamboo cycad ' Ceratozamia hildae 5-7 Full sun to partial shade Low Trunkless cycad with upright, bamboo -like leaves. Extremely cold tolerant. Green or brown emergent leaf forms. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad ' Ceratozimia kuesteriana 4-5 Full sun to partial shade Low Trunkless, shrubby cycad with brown emergent leaves. One of the few cycads that is completely spineless, making ita good plant for along sidewalks. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad ' Ceratozamia latifolia 6-12 Full sun to partial shade Low Large cycad with brown, red, or green emergent leaves. May attain a spread of nine feet. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad Ceratozamia robusta 6-8 Full sun to partial sun Low Large cycad with green emergent leaves. Cold hardy. Requires well -drained soil. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 33 Table 6. Low -Maintenance Palms, Cycads, and Palm -Like Plants, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: * indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Carnauba wax palm § Copernicia prunifera 30 Full sun Moderate Moderately sized palm with open crown of silvery -white. fan -shaped leaves. Trunk smooth on top third, but bears persistent leaf bases on bottom two-thirds. Wax on leaves used to make heat -resistant carnauba wax. Prefers well -drained soil and arid climate, but can tolerate south Florida's humidity and short periods of inundation. Virgin's "palm" * Dioon edule 3-6 Full sun High Medium-sized Mexican cycad. Similar in overall appearance to king sago, but with lighter green leaves. Very cold tolerant. Forms offsets at base that grow into separate trunks. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad ' Dioon mejiae 5 Full sun to partial shade High Medium-sized cycad. Larger than D. edule, but smaller than D. spinulosum. New leaves bear soft, golden hairs. Suitable replacement for queen sago. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad Dioon rzedowskii 5-10 Full sun to partial shade Low Rare, medium-sized cycad from Mexico. Similar to, but much smaller than, D. spinulosum. Use as specimen or accent plant. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad * Dioon spinulosum 8-30 • Fullsun to partial shade Low Largest American cycad. Similar in overall appearance to queen sago. Grows best in filtered sunlioht. Requires well -drained soil. African oil palm ' § Elaeis guineensis 30-50 Full sun to partial shade Low Tali palm with long, feathery, pinnate fronds. Trunk smooth' on top, rough on bottom from persistent leaf bases. Fruit orange, ripen to black; held tight near trunk; high in oil content. Not suitable for small lot. Cycad ' Encephalartos ferox 6 Partial shade High Medium-sized South African cycad with subterranean trunk. Long, glossy, dark green, spiny leaves with leaflets resembling holly leaves. Impressive, large, bright red cones produced on males and females. Offsets form at base of plant. Requires well -drained soil-, Cycad * Encephalartos gratus 15 Full 'sun High Large, trunk -forming cycad from South African. Long, glossy, dark green, spiny . leaves. Offsets form at base of plant. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad " Encephalartos hildebrandtii 12 Full sun High Large South Africa cycad. Long, glossy, dark green, upright, spiny leaves. Smaller than E. gratus. Offsets form at base of plant. Requires_„ well -drained soil. Cycad Encephalartos villosus 6-10 Partial to full shade Moderate Medium-sized, clumping, trunkless cycad with long, graceful, glossy dark green leaves. Females bear large, orange cones. Not common. Requires well -drained soil. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Table 6. Low -Maintenance Palms, Cycads, and Palm -Like Plants, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) 35 Common name Scientific name Size _(feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Madagascar "palm"' Pachypodium lamerei 6-15 Full sun High Tall -growing, sparsely branching cactus look -alike. Spiny trunks bear showy white flowers upon maturity. Not a palm. Other Pachyoodium also drought tolerant. Screw pine, screw palm' § Pandanus utilis 15-25 Full sun High Many -branched, palm -like plant with saw-toothed leaves that resemble pineapple. Prefers moist conditions, but can tolerate drought. Not a palm. Occasionally susceptible to Lethal Yellowing disease. Other Pandanus also drought tolerant. Canary Island date palm' § Phoenix canariensis 30-50 Full sun Low Tall, robust date palm with huge rounded crown of long, arching, pinnate (eaves. Best for avenue plantings: not suitable for small lot. Caution: Phoenix reclinata is FLEPPC Category II invasive.5 Pygmy date palm ' § Phoenix roebelinii 6-8 Full to partial sun None Dwarf date palm with elegant, pinnate fronds bearing impressive spines at base. Commonly planted in south Florida, often near the front door or in pool enclosures. Caution: Phoenix reclinata is FLEPPC Category II invasive.5 Cliff date palm Phoenix rupicola 20 Full sun to partial shade Low Medium-sized palm with gracefully arching, ` dark green, feathery leaves. Like all Phoenix, has large spines at leaf base. Fruit 3/4" long, purplish -red in color. Requires well -drained soil. Caution: Phoenix reclinata is FLEPPC Category II invasive.5 Palm Pseudophoenix lediniana 20 Full sun Moderate Medium-sized palm with long, graceful, pinnate leaves and smooth, gray trunk distinctly swollen in middle. Related to P. sargentii, but much faster growing. Buccaneer palm ' t Pseudophoenix sargentii 10 Full sun High Slow -growing native palm. Grows naturally in sandy or limestone soils in areas that receive little rainfall. Gray trunk and prominent gray -green crownshaft, topped by sparse crown of silvery -blue-green leaves. Produces red, grape -sized fruit. ..- Cherry palm, wine palm ' Pseudophoenix vinifera 20-30 Full sun Moderate Similar to P. lediniana, except slower growing and more robust overall. Produces many red, grape -sized fruit. Traveller's tree' § Ravenala 1 madagascanensis 30 Full sun Low Bright green, banana -like leaves up to 10 feet long, forming two opposite rows and held on long, tightly overlapping stalks. Spreading form reminiscent of flat fan of foliage. Clusters of white flowers between leaf bases in summer. Not a palm. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Table 6. Low -Maintenance Palms, Cycads, and Palm -Like Plants, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) 37 Common name Scientific name Size (feet) Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Cycad Zamia herrerae 3-4 Full sun High Medium-sized, rare, subterranean cycad from southern Mexico and Central America. Has good landscape potential, with long, stiffly erect, slightly twisting leaves and shrub -like appearance. Requires well -drained soil. Cycad 3-5 Full sun High Medium-sized, rare, stem -forming cycad from Zamia inermis Veracruz, Mexico. Has good landscape potential, with long, upright leaves and shrub -like appearance. Requires well -drained evil Cycad Zamia /oddigesii 3 Full sun High Small, durable cycad from Mexicao. Similar in appearance to cardboard palm, but with narrower leaflets. Extremely drought tolerant. Requires well -drained soil. Cardboard "palm" " Zamia maritime 3-6 Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Cycad " Zamia vazquezii 3-4 Partial shade Low Small to medium fern -like cycad with delicate green or brown emergent leaves. Name recently changed from Z. ischen: Requires well -drained soil. Zombie palm ' Zombia antillarum 8-20 Full sun High Tall, clumping palm with characteristic narrow trunks bearing rings of 2-3" yellow -beige spines attached to woven, fabric -like leaf sheathes. Leaves palmate and mid -green. Produces clusters of olive -sized, white fruit. s Florida Exotic Pest P ant Council (FLEPPC) defines Category I invasive plants as those plants that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives; FLEPPC Category II plants are those that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. 6 Miami -Dade County restricts certain species from being planted within 500 feet of the native habitats that they are known to invade; these plants are allowed to be planted in home landscapes as long as they are more than 500 feet from the designated native habitat(s). Table 7. Low -Maintenance Ornamental Grasses, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: * indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name . Scientific name Size Light preference Salt tolerance ,• Comments Big bluestem § Andr000gon gerardii 4-6' Full sun Moderate , Perennial, upright, bunch grass forming large clumps. Stems with blue at base. Leaves blue-green in early summer, maturing to copper or orange -brown in fall. Bronze to purplish seed heads, to 3 inches late summer. Tolerates flooding in summer. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 39 Table 7. Low -Maintenance Ornamental Grasses, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Sand cordgrass ' t Spartina bakeri 4-6' , Full sun High Large, bunch -forming grass with thin, brownish -green, rolled, wire -like, sand -papery leaves. Highly adaptable and underutilized. 1 Good for beach -front. Fakahatchee grass 4-5' Full sun to Moderate Large, native grass. Rich green foliage erupts • t § Trpsacum dactyloides partial shade from fountain -like clumps. Distinctive flowers rise above leaves on slender stems in midsummer. Easy to grow. Virtually free of pests. Prefers moist soil, but has good drought tolerance. Dwarf Fakahatchee 2-4' FuII sun to Moderate Native grass similar to T. dactyloides, but grass * t § Tripsacum tioridana partial shade smaller. s Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) defines Category I invasive plants as those plants that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives; FLEPPC Category II plants are those that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. 6 Miami -Dade County restricts certain•species from being planted within 500 feet of the native habitats that they are known to invade; these plants are allowed to,b.e planted in home landscapes as.long as they are more than 500 feet from the designated native habitat(s). • Table 8. Low -Maintenance Groundcovers, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note:' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name — Size Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Bromeliad ' Aechmea rubens 12-24" Full sun to partial shade Low Medium-sized, vase -shaped bromeliad, with green leaves. Flowers appear in summer as tall, red and orange spikes, followed by berries. Related species also drought -tolerant. Aloe vera ' A/oe barbadensis 1-2' Full sun to partial shade High Medicinal aloe; sap from leaves used for . treating burns. Clump -forming succulent with fleshy green leaves. Flowers in winter and spring. Soap aloe A/oe saponaria 1-2' Full sun High Stemless rosette that sreads by offset rosettes:'Lance-shaped, succulent leaves are • pale -green with white speckles and armed with sharp, dark brown teeth. Tubular yellow, orange or red flowers borne on purplish stalk. Requires well -drained soil. Perfect for rock gardens and seaside gardens. Attracts hummingbirds. Other aloes also drought tolerant. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 41 Table 3. Low -Maintenance Groundcovers, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Seashore saltgrass Distichlis spicata 3-6" Full sun High Small, spiky grass with leaves in a single plane. Useful on wet, saline soils. Host plant for wandering skioper butterfly larvae. Miniature agave ' Dyckia brevifolia 6-24" Full sun to partial shade Moderate Rosette -forming terrestrial bromeliads. Leaves stiff, linear, spiny -margined and often strongly tinged reddish or brownish, or may be coated in silvery scales. Yellow, orange, or red bell -shaped flowers grow from edge rather than center of rosette. Forms large clumps. Suitable as bedding or rock garden plants. Twinflower t Dyschoriste angusta 6-18" Full sun Low See description in Table 1. Beach creeper, golden creeper t Ernodea littoralis 1-3' Full sun High See description in Table 3. Dwarf crown-of-thorns ' Euphorbia milli 6" Full sun High Small Thai dwarf varieties used as bedding plants and groundcovers. See full description in Table 3. Indian blanket' t Gaillardia pulchella 1-2' -- Full sun - ' High See description in Table 1. Moss verbena t Glandularia puchella 6-8" Full sun High See description in Table 1. Fig marigold G/ottiphy//um depressum 6" Full sun High Light green, semi -cylindrical leaves 3-4' long. Large, yellow, daisy -like flowers produced in spring. Guzmania ' Guzmania /ingu/ata 12-18" Partial shade Low Small bromeliad with basal rosettes of broad, strap -like, apple -green leaves. Striking bracts surround clusters of tubular, white to yellow flowers in summer. Other Guzmania also drought tolerant. Beach sunflower' t Helianthus debilis 3-4' Full sun High See description in Table 1. Daylily' Hemerocallis spp. 1-2' Full sun or partial shade Moderate See description in Table 1. Dwarf yaupon holly 't Ilex vomitoria 1-3' Full sun High Dwarf cultivar of native holly. See description inTable 3. Railroad vine t /pornoea pes-caprae 3-8" Full sun High Native, coarse, sprawling, vine with smooth, fleshy leaves and large, rosy pink flowers. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 43 Table 8. Low -Maintenance Groundcovers, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Prickly -pear cactus • llprrntia app 6"-30' Full sun High See description in Table 3. Beach panic grass Panicum amarum 1-2' Full sun High See description in Table 7. Wild allamanda t Penta//inon lutea 1-2' Full sun to partial shade Moderate Native, fast growing, twining vine to 50' length. Lustrous, elliptical leaves with lighter colored midribs. Blooms year-round. Blossoms bright yellow, bell -shaped. Also known as Urechites lutea. Baby rubber plant ' t Peperomia obtusifo/ia 12-18" Partial to full shade Low Native, bushy groundcover with fleshy leaves and occasional spikes of minute flowers. Plain green species or variegated cultivars, the latter with leaves marbled in gray -green and cream or bold. Pennyroyal t Piloblephis rigida 6-24" Full sun Low See description in Table 1. Wart fern ' § Polypodium sco/opendrium 2' Partial to full sun None - - - Large, tropical fem with scaly, red -brown, creeping rhizomes and long-stemmed, leathery, pinnate fronds with large bumpy soores which give this fem its name. Bromeliad ' Portea petropo/itana 3' Full sun Low Large, stemless bromeliad with thick, heavily spined leaves. Tall flower spikes bear narrow, blue -violet flowers. Also known as Aechmea petropolitana and P. gardneri. Moss rose, rose moss* Portulaca grandiflora 4-8" • Full sun High See description in Table 1. Purslane ' Portu/aca oieracea 4-8" Full sun Moderate Sprawling, low growing groundcover. Thick, reddish, fleshy stems and many yellow flowers. Cultivars with flowers in many different colors. Needs excellent drainage. Not long lasting, Bromeliad Puya berteroniana 3' Full sun Low Large bromeliad with blue-green, strap -like foliage and prostrate stems. During summer, metallic blue flowers with vivid orange stamens form dense panicles. Rosette of leaves dies after flowering, leaving offsets. Also known as P. alpestris. Inkberry t Scaevo/a p/umieri 2-4' Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 3. Saw palmetto ' t § Serenoa reDens 3-8' Full sun to partial shade High See description in Table 6. Sea purslane t Sesuvium portulacastrum 6-8" ' Fuli'sun High Native, sprawling. succulent groundcover. Small, light green to yellow, bead -like leaves. Good for beach -front properties. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 45 Table 9. Low -Maintenance Vines, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Growth rate Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Bougainvillea ' Bougainvillea spp. 5-30 Full sun None Very showy, thorny vine -like shrubs with best bloom during dry season. Numerous cultivars available in a striking array of colors, magenta being the most common. Some with variegated foliage. Best effect as a vine but can be trained as a shrub. Caterpillars occasional pest. Requires freely draining soil. Do not over -fertilize. Beach bean t Canavalia rosea Fast Full sun High See description in Table 1. Snowberry t Chiococca a/ba Moderate Full sun Low See description in Table 3. Glory bower vine, bleeding heart Clerodendrum thomsoniae Moderate Full sun to partial shade Low Interesting vine with weak -stemmed habit, 4" oval green leaves, and spectacular sprays of white bracts tipped with red flowers. Flowers in shade. Violet trumpet vine Clytostoma callistegiodes Fast • - -- Full sun to partial shade .. ,_. • • - . •. - Low Robust, evergreen, woody vine with bright glossy green leaves and 3" lavender to purple. trumpet -shaped flowers, followed by large. prickly seed pods. Needs Tots of room; best to grow on fence or pergola. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Hyacinth bean, lablab bean Dolichos lablab Moderate Full sun Low Short-lived, perennial, twining vine with leaflets in threes and showy, bright purple flowers and pods. Grown for food in Asia and Africa; mature beans must be cooked in two changes of water to remove toxins. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Lingaro Elaeagnus philippensis Moderate Full sun High See description in Table 3. Chinese hat plant Holmskioldia sanguinea Fast Full sun to partial shade Moderate See description in Table 3. Primrose jasmine Jasmimum mesnyi Downy jasmine Jasmimum multiflorum Fast Full sun to partial shade Low See description in Table 3. Fast Full sun to partial shade Low See description in Table 3. Pink allamanda, mandevilla' Mandeville splendens Lyellow Moderate Full sun Moderate Evergreen, twisting climber. Lustrous green leaves are wide and elliptical to rectangular, and 8" long. From end of spring to beginning of summer, bears deep reddish -pink flowers with centers. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Table 9. Low -Maintenance Vines, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) 47 Common name Scientific name Growth rate Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Cape honeysuckle Tecomana capensis Fast Full sun to light shade High See description in Table 3. Yellow star Jasmine Trachelospermum asiaticum Moderate Partial to deep shade High See description in Table 3. 5 Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) defines Category 1 invasive plants as those plants that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives; FLEPPC Category II plants are those that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities'to the extent shown by Category I species. 6 Miami -Dade County restricts certain species from being planted within 500 feet of the native habitats that they are known to invade; these plants are allowed to be planted in home landscapes as long as they are more than 500 feet from the designated native habitat(s). Table 10. Low -Maintenance Epiphytes, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: ' indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils..or-occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name ----Size • - • Light - .. preference Comments Bird's nest anthurium ' § Anthurium salviniae 3-5 Partial to full shade Large, herbaceous shrub or epiphyte consisting of majestic cluster of long, erect, tropical -looking leaves with wavy margins. Flowers relatively insignificant. Other bird's nest anthuriums are also moderately drought tolerant, but may require high humidity. Lady -of -the -night ' Brassavola nodose 15-18" Bright, filtered light Epiphytic orchid with short, slender stems concealed by tubular sheaths. Gray -green leaves usually erect, very fleshy, grooved on upper surface, and semi -cylindrical. Flowers Tong -lived, fragrant at night, 3.5-6" across, and vary from pale green or yellowish to nearly pure white. Orchid ' Cattleya skinnen 20" Bright, filtered light Stout, erect epiphyte with stiff, leathery leaves at top of each pseudobulb. Erect inflorescence emerges after several months of cool dry rest. Flowers are funnel -shaped tubes up to 3.5" across, typically evenly colored rose -purple. Numerous hybrids exist; all are drought tolerant. Purple shell orchid • Encyclia cochleata 18" Bright, filtered light Epiphytic orchid with leathery, strap -like leaves. Flowers are dark purple blotches on the back of greenish -yellow, twisted sepals and petals. . Butterfly orchid t Encyclia tamoensis 18" Bright, filtered light Rare, epiphytic orchid native to the Everglades. Flowers small, with areenish-red:seoals and narrow, tubular, white/pink petals. Staghorn fem ' Platycerium bifurcatum 3-6' Light to full shade Epiphytic fem with large, flattened fronds growing out of large, smooth scales that wrap around trees or other structures, forming a large nest. Other Platycerium also drought tolerant. Low -Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida 49 Table 11. Low -Maintenance Herbs and Vegetables, listed by category in alphabetical order by scientific name. (Note: indicates plants commonly available in nurseries and/or garden centers in south Florida; t indicates Florida native plants; § indicates plants that can tolerate wet soils or occasional flooding.) Common name Scientific name Size Light preference Salt tolerance Comments Coriander, cilantro ' Coriandrum sativum 2-3' Full sun None Fine, feathery foliage source of cilantro. Dried seeds are coriander. Small, white or pink flowers bome in flat-topped clusters. Require well -drained soil. Suffers during humid, rainy weather; plant in fail or winter. Rosemary ' 3' Full sun High See description in Table 3. Rosemarinus oNcinalis Mexican tarragon 18-30" Full sun or Unknown Semi -woody, bushy subshrub with many Tagetes /ucida partial shade smooth, upright,unbranched stems. Yellow flowers in late fall. Requires well -drained soil. Soothing, aromatic herbal tea made from leaves. Also used in herbal vinegars. s Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) defines Category 1 invasive plants as those plants that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives; FLEPPC Category 11 plants are those that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. 6 Miami -Dade County restricts certain species from being planted within 500 feet of the native habitats that they are known to invade; these plants are allowed tobe.planted in home landscapes as long as they are more than 500 feet from the designated native habitat(s):. v,::. . Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk TJ IVERSITY OF FLORIDA Cooperative Extension Service Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes' R. J. Black' Florida of all the states has the greatest wealth of native plants for use in the average rural or urban home landscape. Native plants desirable for home use range from the spectacular southem magnolia to the miniature creeping vine of the partridge berry. The state has nearly half of the species of trees available in North America north of Mexico. So many of Florida's native plants are useful that the tables included here list only those with the greatest potential landscape use. Native plants are equally practical and attractive on rural and urban home grounds. You may already know and appreciate some native plants but be unfamiliar with many others that could be used freely. Native plants are adapted to climate and soil conditions of a given area and usually have fewer pest problems. Therefore their use in landscaping can decrease maintenance. Some plants have specific growth requirements; others thrive under a variety of climatic and soil conditions. You need to consider the native habitat of a plant and plan its use in a similar environment. Remember that Florida's native wild plants are protected under the Plant Protection Law.' Under this law both preservation and propagation are encouraged. It is against the law to destroy, injure, harvest, collect, pick or remove any plants covered by the law without prior written permission from the landowner or legal occupant of the land. Another Florida law specifically protects sea oats and sea grapes. It is against the law to dig up or relnova these plants whose growth helps ENH-25 prevent beach erosion. Some nurseries stock native plants. In the tables of native Florida plants included here, plants are first grouped by type such as ground cover or small tree. Within atype they are listed alphabetically by common name. • Table 1. Ground Covers. • Table 2. Vines. • Table 3. Shrubs. • Table 4. Small Trees. • Table 5. Large Trees. • Table 6. Palms. Key to Tables 1) Section of State to Which Adapted: N = North Florida - Pensacola to Jacksonville and south Ocala; C =, Central Florida - Leesburg south to Punta Gorda and Fort Pierce; S = South Florida - Stuart to Fort Myers and south to Homestead; NCS = entire state 2) Height: Potential height of mature plant; height of ground cover given in inches, all other plants in feet 3) Type of Foliage: E = Evergreen; SEV = semi - evergreen; D = deciduous 1. This document is ENH-25 (which supersedes OH-25), one of a series of the Deparment of Environmental Horticulture, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Date first printed: September 19S5. Date reviewed: June 1997. Please visit the FAIRS \Vebsite at http://hantmnck.ifas.ufl.edu. ?- Ruben J. Black, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Department of Environmental Horticulture, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. For information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension Service office. Florida Cooperative Extension Service / Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences / University of Florida / Christine Taylor Waddill, Dean ret R CA n ,5 CA et Nay,. }Florida Plants for Home Landscapes Page 3 Table 1. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Ground Covers. Common Name Scientific Name Section of State to Which Adapted' Native Habitat Height' Foilage' Flower & Fruit Color by Season' Lights Soil6 Salt Spray Tol.' Landscape Uses° Dichondra (penny grass), Dichondra carolinensis Gopher apple, Licania michauxii Partridge berry, Mitchella repens Railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae Sword fern, Nephrolepis exaltata S Hammocks over entire state ,NCS Pinelands and sand dunes over entire state NC Moist acid sites of NC Fla CS Sandy shores CS Moist hammocks 2 in (E) Inconspic 3 - 12 in 1-2in 4 in (E) White fl-spr pink fl-smr (E) White fl-spr Sr, Moist Sn Dry Sh Moist, acid (E) Pinkish lavender Sn Well drained fl-smr 18 - 36 in.;.:, (E) Pt Sh Moist to Sh + Edging, mass + Coastal locations + Edging mass + Coastal locations Mass, hanging basket Table 2. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Vines. Common Name Section of State to Which Flower & Fruit Color by Salt Spray Scientific Name Adapted' Native Habitat Height' Foila.e' Season' Lights Soil6 Tot.' Landscape Uses° Carolina yellow -jessamine, Gelsemium sempervirens Southern honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens Trumpet creeper, Campsis radicans Virginia creeper, Partenocissus quinquefolia NC Woodland So to Osceola County NC Pine flatwoods NW Fla NC Throughout N & C Fla, except on alkaline soils Pine flatwoods over entire state 20 (SEV) Yellow fl-spr 20 (D) Red fl-smr 50 (D) Orange fl-spr to smr 30 (SEV) lnconspic Sn Avg Sn to Avg Pt Sh Sn to Pt Sh Any except light sands Sn Any except alkaline Trellis, fence Screen - Screen + Fence, on trees June 1997 Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes Page 5 Table 3. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Shrubs • Common Name Scientific Name Section of State to Which Adapted' Native Habitat Flower & Fruit Color by Height2 Foliage' Season' Lights Soil° Salt Spray Tot! Landscape Uses° Sweet pepperbush, Clethra alnifolia Sweet Shrub, Calycanfhus floridus Walter Viburnum, Viburnum obovatum Wild Coffee, Psychotria nervosa N Hammocks of NW Fla N Rich woodland soils NC South to Sarasota County S Hammocks of S Fla 10 (D) White to Pink fl smr 10 (D) Red to brown fl- spr 8 (SEV) White fl-spr, Black fl-smr 8 (E) White fl-spr, red fr-smr Pt Sh Acid, well - drained Sn to Well drained Pt Sh fertile Sn to Avg Pt Sh Pt Sh Avg to Sh ?' Natural areas, small tree ? Natural areas ?. Foundation, base ? Hedge, border Bay cedar, Suriana maritima Blueberry, Vaccinium spp. Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco Devilwood, Osmanthus americanus Eugenia, Eugenia spp. CFlorida anise, a c rr Illicium floridanum ro o. _ Golden -dewdrop, dp• Duranta repens o - o e `• C J p = Large gallberry, Ilex conacae Marlberry, Ardisia e5callonioides S Coasts of S Fla NC So to Manatee County CS Throughout S Fla NC So to Marion County CS Most of S Fla NC W Fla CS Everglades and Keys NCS Flatwoods NW Fla . S Coastal hammocks of S Fla Large shrubs. 20 (D) Yellow fl-spr Sn Dry 3 - 15 (E) White fl-spr, Pt Sh Acid, well - black fr-fall to Sh drained 20 (E) White fl-spr Sn Avg wet or dry 20 -45 (E) Inconspic Sn to Avg Pt Sh 20 (E) White fl-smr, Sn Avg reddish fr-fall 20 (E) Red to purple fl- Pt Sh Avg to Sh spr 18 (E) Blue fl-spr, smr, Sn to Avg yellow fr-smr, fall P1 Sh SEV);,;., Black fr-fall Pt Sh Fertile, well - drained 20 (E) White fl-all yr, Pt Sh Moist Black fr to Sh + Coastal locations Informal plantings + Screen, clipped specimens Specimen, foundation Clipped hedge - Specimen, mass Background, screen Specimen, informal hedge + Screen, Specimen June 1997 rD 2 C7 ) Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes Page 7 Table 4. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Small Trees. Common Name Scientific Name Section of State to Which Adapted' Native Habitat Flower & Fruit Color by Height' Foilage' Season' L ght° , Soil" Salt Spray Tot.' Landscape Uses° rn O • � . s a e LT � a o -• o Prz w oo Bontia, Bontia daphnoides Chickasaw plum, Prunus angusfifolia Cinnamon -bark, Capella winferana Devil's -walking stick, Aralia spinosa Downey serviceberry (Shad berry), Amelanchier arborea S Fla Keys 30'' (E) Yellow fl-spr NC Hammocks and fence rows of 25 NC Fla S Woodlands of S Fla NC Low areas on N and C Fla N Woods and swamps of W Fla Flowering dogwood, N Moist woodlands So to Corpus florida Orange County Fringe -tree, NC Low woodland areas So to Chionanthus virginicus Manatee County Geiger tree, S Dade County and Fla Kays Cordia sebesfena Lignum-vitae, Guaiacum sanctum Mahoe, Hibiscus liliaceus Monkey -apple (Pitch apple), Clusia rosea Myrtle dahoon holly, Ilex cassine myrtifolia Redbud (Judas -tree), Cercis canadensis S Rare in Fla Keys S Sand dunes S Fla S Fla Keys NCS Moist to wet soils over NC Fla NC FertilewoodsSo to Marion County (D) White fl-spr, red to yellow fr- smr Avg or dry Pt Sh Avg 30 (E) Purple fl-fall, Pt Sh Avg, well - red fr-spr to Sh drained 15 (D) White fl-smr, Pt Sh Avg black fr-fall 25 (D) White fl-spr Pt Sh Wet 30 (D) Greenish with Pt Sh Fertile, well - white bracts-spr drained 25 (D) White fl-spr Pt Sh Moist 25 (E) Orange fl-all Sn Alkaline year 25 (E) Blue fl-spr, Sn Avg orange fr-smr 35 (E) Yellow fl-all year Sh Sand, well - drained 30 (E) White to pink fl- Sn Avg to poor smr, green fr- smr, fall 25 (E) Red to yellow fr- P1 Sh Moist fall (D) Purplefl-wtr Sn to Avg Pt Sh + Foundation, Specimen ? Specimen ? Specimen ? Exotic specimen ? Specimen, early bloom - Specimen ? Specimen + Specimen + Specimen + Coastal locations + Specimen, patio Specimen ? Specimen June 1997 g 1y. ti Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes Table 5. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Large Trees. Common Name Scientific Name Black olive, Bucida buceras Buttonwood, Conocarpus erectus Dahoon holly, Ilex cassine Devilwood, Osmanthus americanus Eastern cottonwood, Populus delloides Florida basswood (Linden), Tilia caroliniana Florida boxwood, (yellowwood) ; `� Schaefleria frutescens Florida torreya (Stinking cedar), Torreya taxifolia Gumbo -limbo, Bursera simaruba Laurel oak, Quercus laurifolia Live Oak, Quercus virginiana Loblolly bay, Gordonia lasianfhus Longleaf pine•,. Pinus palusfris Section of State to Which Adapted' Page 9 Native Habitat S Rare in Fla Keys S Coasts, Brevard & Levy Counties So NCS Swamps over entire state He fght2 Foilage' Flower & Fruit Color by Season' 50 (E) Black fr-smr 50 (E) Inconspic 40. (E) Red fr-wtr NC Fertile woods So to Marion 20 - 45 County NC Swamps and rivers (E) White fl-wtr 80 (D) Inconspic NCS Hammocks So to Orange 60 (D) Inconspic County S Hommocks Dade & Monroe. 40: „ (E) . Red fr-wtr. Counties N Inland on moist sites S Coast of S Fla NCS Entire state to Everglades NCS Entire state NC Flatwoods, bays hammocks NC Flatwoods & sandhills 50 (E) Inconspic 60 , (D) Red fr-smr L ght5 Soils Sn to Alkaline Pt Sh Sn to Wet or dry Pt Sh Pt Sh Wet Sn to Fertile Pt Sh Sn Moist Pt Sh Avg Pt Sh Moist Pt Sh Avg 75 (SEV) Inconspic Sn to Pt Sh Salt Spray Tot.' Landscape Uses' + Specimen, windbreak + Coastal locations + Specimen Specimen ? Windbreak ? Street ? Specimen ? Specimen Sn Avg to Alkaline + Specimen Avg - Shade 70 . (E) Inconspic Sn to Avg to Alkaline + Shade, framing Pt Sh Pt Sh Fertile & moist Specimen 70 (E) White fl-spr 120...; Inconspic Sn Any + Shade, windbreak June 1997 Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes Page 11 Table 5. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Large Trees. Common Name Scientific Name Section of State to Which Adapted' Native Habitat _ Height2 Foliage' Flower & Fruit Color by Season' Lights Soil' Salt Spray Tol.' Landscape Uses° Winged elm, NC Throughout N Fla 50 (D) Inconspic: Sn . Avg - Specimen Ulmus ala(a Table 6. Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes: Palms Common Name Scientific Name Cabbage Palm, Sabel palmetto Florida Royal Palm, Roystonea eta fa Florida Silver Palm, Coccothrinax argentata Florida Thatch Palrn, Thrinax radiafa Key Thatch Palm, Thrinax morrisii Needle Palm, Rhapidophyllum hystrix Saw Cabbage palm, Acoelorrhaphe wrightii Saw Palmetto, Serenoa repens Section of State to Which Adapted' Native Habitat NCS Entire state Height' Foliage' Flower & Fruit Color by Season° (E) Inconspic S South and south west portion 100 (E) Inconspic of mainland S Broward County through Keys . 25 (E) Inconspic S South Fla 36 (E) Inconspic 90 S Lower end of mainland and 30 (E) Inconspic Keys NC Central and Northern Fla 6 (E) Inconspic CS Collier county and Everglades 30 (E) Inconspic Natl. Park NCS Entire State 4 (E) Inconspic Lights Soil' Sn to Any Sh Sn to Moist, rich Pt Sh Sn to Sandy, well - Pt Sh drained Sn to Any Pt Sh Sn to Any Pt Sh Pt Sh Fertile, moist Sn to Variable Pt Sh Sn to Variable Pt Sh Salt Spray Tol.' Landscape Uses° + Specimen, coastal locations + Street, specimen, framing + Specimen, tropical effect + Street, specimen + Street, specimen + Specimen, foundation + Street, specimen + Natural areas June 1997 so AAJ-e(77)/1/4_ -. zA,./aJ Lt.)(2.<9 d,A1 rcP ge2-ru--./14c( ,he244g /9(ac-ed L4,7Ldil cLe .. P ' -. r.; • , ' - :'' r) A , L__-/ r.. i,,.. i,•t: ,.. i (') ,-. ..-.f. • - - - , k...., L,. - „,.., ..„-, i 1.,..14,<L• , 1..._.: , ( )1/4„z. r, A .. , 0 , ,,, , e u., CI %.'i L ••• ;(/,' I '- r i ri i......) -7s,( 7 I1 h. • 7 ; ) ,1/)JL --r ir4 / 1 " . —a- I ; 3....,. : 4-k- ‘,J Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Derrick, The group needs to determine the budget for $10,000. That would include the materials to build the arches, the walkway, ail plants , flowers and shrubs, any trees that Jim won't install, seating, plaques, evaluation, security? , fences? and any other items that Stewart, Marguerite, or Homer will think you will need. Homer says the City will take care of the lighting , I am not sure about the water. Ask Horner about that Also debris removal must be figured in the groups budget and maintenance equipment ( mini tractor and rakes, lawn mower, trimming equipment etc. This is the preliminary proposal. They will evaluate its merit and determine IF they will invite you to apply for a complete proposal.. Let's hope it is written convincingly enough to make them want you to apply AND then let's hope they will award us too! Please make sure someone brings the PLANS for Marguerite tomorrow so she can itemize the plants and costs. You guys need to set regular ( monthly?) meeting times again .. we need to get this show on the road.. it has taken too long and beginning to get discouraging to some I think. Can someone make sure they attend the HOAT meetings regularly to give an update on the Garden? You will need the support and cooperation of HOATA and they need to know you are doing good things and they are a part of that.. You might even invite them to help plant at the appropriate time.. notice I said there are more than 100 residents involved.. (I was including HOATA .. smile) and youth who are "learning about native plants"... HINT HINT! huggs CC Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 47 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1 I C tV) _[5)C /1 I / c J `f•- 47 i. c - 6 /i N t IQ v v.4 -`)-) ( 4, I-, Q. 4.11-fe. (lo 1 1 41 , ,8c 1(1 pi re y r t- 01( Act fiq»J 6 '/11 71 Le tA 71t4117.3 --v. •A 714 ni z-k) Arti4 V 4'C./ (44 cL y i1 e1-61 /et, Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk • Amo `iALk_ LtIL Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk t& 74u t1Z-2.:9 ' J (e iwvu. .W- d L-ecL. - tett , b. -at ,A .1 t. c7 , (� 3 G (� Ct,k e- e ec- 1 � i f, -- /92e '2 c. AM---- 4 ") c -9 Go-te.124° L'Itta.--rue2 ci14:pu l Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk - 2-cti CL. AR-WU ( s_ep_e /j4.4_{,s()/‘ 0 (ct-i,\0( 6 eck..,ac py,e).i -za4-17 p 64)L4.6 -c 9- ILA,G{J/6-e c'ecEe i 'u 45---L-f-.40447( ca.e Lrbck t<iecte -Lk.c-( 6ucc_e6.4 tv' ctv_-4z-y cuL x9 V/4A--e/ eeft Cu-at ett. 6- -2--e-t-<,..<..ce? 72.e •L ••••••••.. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk p 614,s-e_g_ .1+ ) &ACC_ t/LCA--c_CtEA, ANIA- /or D 182,4) I2d e c9-L ),)e..abui 5- lc eV /S2tflAkayi itt_c,ecC 14-.0 L.10 CCnktzAl2,46,7 (..) f,"6_c,tt. /41-cz 6td, LL-ckt 14;6 ersc._) kmA/Lto itz w/L.A.A4/1,4_ 1//L-11-- 4 ,4-tkt 442 LQ -rAz ro-u 0,--14 2 7 *rs r --r-cit--#44- .e Fact Sheet for the Island District NCD-2 and Special District 1. The NCD-2 is the 2nd phase of the Neighborhood Conservation District plan approved by residents of Village West Island District in several meetings and design workshops in 2003. The first passage of NCD-2 Grand Avenue was successful in July 2003. This current ordinance; Article 6 — 628 SD-28 Village West Island Special Overlay District, addresses the community's concerns about protecting community assets including: A. Charles Avenue — preserving the historic corridor by creating an NCD-2 regulating uses of properties on Charles Avenue. This ordinance will limit any commercial activity on Charles Avenue to gift shops and/or small business which are associated with, and located on the premises of, a recognized historic site. Examples: a gift shop in the Mariah Brown or Stirrup House, a museum bookstore, or card shop at the cemetery. It also requires a process for approval prior to demolition of any historical properties along Charles Avenue. B. Residential Zoning - This ordinance maintains existing RI, R2 and R3 Zoning. It also allows different options on new construction setbacks for residential lots in keeping with the unique patterns in the neighborhoods. For instance, if a property does not have a garage, the building can be situated at various locations to allow for maximum use of the property area. The setbacks also encourage the design of porches and sides or behind the home parking (see architectural guidelines). C. Parking - The ordinance provides for remote surface and shared public parking. There is no commercial parking on residential streets as requested by the community. D. Height - This ordinance continues the (62 feet)5 story height limitation on Grand Avenue as requested by the community. E. SD-2 - This ordinance extends the character of the SD-2 to cover gaps on Douglas Road from Grand Avenue to Day Avenue and on Grand Avenue from Douglas Road to the City Limits. F. Charles Avenue Corridor - This of .nance also identifies the Charles Avenue Corridor as a historically significant area. G. Farmers Market — The ordinance allows outdoor markets to operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m., and allows for special events to be held via permit. 1. Commercial loading and egress to parkin;, - This ordinance requires commercial loading to be protective of residential areas by requiring access not to be located on residential streets, and be articulated to hide these elements from public view along abutting properties. Additional facts: The Planning Department proposes to identify the Charles Avenue Historical Corridor as the Island District NCD-2, because it is a measure to protect and preserve the historic asset and architecture. An NCD is intended to be a tool use to protect community assets. The Planning Department proposes that the rest of the ordinance provisions should be considered a "Special District" which has the same impact as NCD, but"is eenerally used when an area is trying to promote rather than simply protect a neighborhood. The Special Island District would be approved by the PAB and City Commission simultaneously with the NCD-2 Charles Avenue Historic Corridor and would include the entire overlay ordinance for the existing Grand Avenue NCD. The proposed tentative schedule for presenting the NCD-2 and Special Island District: September — PAB agenda item for discussion. September — PAB agenda item for motion October — City Commission first reading November — City Commission second reading For more information please contact Consultant CC Holloman at 305.332.2780 Cell , FAX 305 762.7941, or cewconsult@aol.com Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk (.1 v �i k-P\ wtrt)N.i E Cems,,Li 4- 6) • ‘e: ; "‘4. "•• •'••, t 1 5-c) C'77 - cz-(7.5- - 30S) (-LLtL Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk NAME ADDRESS HOME PH# CELL # FAIL, RUTH 3364 OAK AVENUE 305-529-1175 HARRIS, RUBY 305-461-5040 305-297-0816 STEWART, JIM 305-665-5959. MCKENZIE, HORATIO 305-444-3741 AMON, ALVA 305-445-1205 MCDONALD, YVONNE 305-446-3095 HOLLOMAN, CC 305-332-2780 HALL, DERRICK 3312 PERCIVAL AVE 305-441-8759 305-298-9261 HALL, GEORGE 3320 PERCIVAL AVE 305-444-3920 NAME ,PHONE ,ADDRESS SHEET Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Minutes from the last meeting were read. CC Showed some of the pictures of garden walls and gardens around the Miami area as examples of what can be done. Marguerite Beckford from the University of Florida discussed how they can help. They will instruct the residents about low maintenance plants and flowers, teach them ho to care for them and help them do their planting. Marguerite indicated that the plants will need lots of water in their establishment period of 4- 6 weeks, so a watering system needs to be available. Homer said that Jim McMaster's might have a watering truck since he will be setting up the trees. We will ask him to discuss that at the next meeting. There was discussion regarding the garden wall. Marguerite indicated that Ficas may require too much maintenance but there are other plants and shrubs they can recommend that will also provide security and look nice. Horner recommended that they take out the Brazilian Pepper Plants. Residents want to keep the existing fruit trees ( Avocado and Mango) The discussion focused on "security and loitering". The residents said they don't want to feel they are in prison so they took a vote and -decided again not to have gates. The residents took another vote on the stumps or natural sitting areas also and voted to have the natural stumps for sitting in case an elderly person or disabled wants to walk through thru garden and needs to stop briefly to rest (no benches). Most residents feel they should be able to sit in the garden but it will mainly be used to walk through and relax. The group decided that the residents who live closest to the garden should have the last word about 'garden issues because they are the ones most affected. There is concern about potential vandalism. Marguerite suggested plants that are difficult to move and that might have natural barriers such as the Bougainvillea and others that she.. can recommend. She will bring a PowerPoint presentation to the next meeting. Someone suggested setting up a security camera. Homer will look into that possibility. Residents agreed that lighting would help also, and CC reemphasized that vagrants will be discouraged from loitering or conducting illegal activities because they do not like a lot of attention (they can not conduct illegal business if the police and the neighborhood is watching.) By having "Eyes on the area" and the activity of residents in that garden, the residents take back their community. Residents asked if the City could put up signs stating that there will be no loitering and no illegal activity in the Garden. That will give police legal rights to apprehend trespassers. CC encouraged the group to plan a dedication ceremony and invite the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Police Chief and the press. Inviting the Net staff and Police officers will help to get them involved, supportive, and help them to know the residents who belong in the garden from intruders and loiterers. The group indicated that they want to visit other gardens beginning in April, any Saturday in April. CC will make look into the arrangement and report back at the next meeting. Homer also suggested that the group ride by the Jackson Alexander garden on the east side. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Yvonne invited the group to join the Village West Horne Owners and Tenants Association as a sub committee, and to come to the HOATA meetings. The group agreed and will send representatives to the HOATA meeting on March 22, 7 pm at the Frankie Rolle Community Center. Yvonne will put them on the agenda to give an update on the progress of the Urban Tropical Garden. The residents agree that this community is one where people have pride and they want to hold on to their community, and that no one did this for them, they did it themselves. CC suggested that they consider putting the garden into the Land Trust to protect it as a community garden. CC will provide more information about the Land Trust so they can give it serious consideration. CC announced that reporters from the Coconut Grove Times and other newspapers will be contacting residents for interviews about the Urban Tropical Gardens. Residents should be the ones in the news article and they should tell their story the way they want to tell it. The group needs to also take another picture at the site and keep talking pictures as the project develops. Residents discussed the name of the garden. The recommendations were; FRO -OAK -PER Garden; Garden of Mercy; Garden of Hope. Rev. Hall stated that after taking care of the property for 30 years, the residents will finally have something beautiful on the site and so he feels naming the Garden Mercy or Hope will give something back to God for all His blessings and for the blessing of the garden to them. The support team complimented the resident on the way they came together, handle their business efficiently and fairly, and work together respectfully. The support team is there to help but the Urban Tropical Gardens is a resident ownership project and residents should have total hands on and decision making. The Next Urban Tropical Gardens meeting will be: Tuesday, March 30, at 6 pm. Virrick Park On the agenda: Marguerite's PowerPoint presentation and discussion of low maintenance plants Tree Man's Trust discussion and plan for planting trees. Schedule the field trip to local gardens Structure for the Urban Tropical Garden Club Vote for name of the garden Landscape and design discussion (if the landscape architect attends the meeting) Set up plan and time frame for gettingdifferent tasks accomplished Reports back on a. Police presence b. A watering system c. Survey of the property Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Margaret Street Pocket Park Fencing Chronology Commissioner, 14 March 2007- e-mail to Ernest Burkeen outlining clean-up and fencing suggestions for Margaret Street 14 March 2007- e-mail from Ernest Burkeen - providing blessing of Parks Department 21 March 2007 - Lopefra Corporation - clean-up and debris removal of Margaret Street Park paid by Berimbau Investments $1457.50 approximately 3 truckloads of debris removed•- w da K- fk& 4 t ? (1 \ NZ_ IAverc L s Zai,1nc-/ 23 April 2007 - estimate/contract Amajuwon Fence and Welding - fencing, trellis/arches and gates $14,600.00 02 May 2007 - AFA Surveyors - survey Margaret Street Pocket Park - paid by Berimbau Investments $495.00 May thru July 2007 - fence, gates, and trellis/arches fabricated, painted and installed by Amajuwon Fence and Welding 16 July 2007 - e-mail to Parks Department explaining the location of Margaret Street Pocket Park and request for some maintenance, not every employee of the Parks Department was aware of Margaret Street Pocket Park (now called Grove Heritage Garden) 27 July 2007 - e-mail to Maria Perez with Parks wish list and mention of possible re-imbursement of Margaret Street fencing costs 12 September 2007 - email from Maria Perez to Michael Barechio requesting information from Fermin Alvarez related to Margaret Street fence 13 September 2007 - e-mail from Maria Perez to Michael Barechio and Raphael Gonzalez requesting a response to Mr. Alexander Mid September - Fermin Alvarez mentioned that Maria may need additional bids (verbally) 15 October 2007 - received 2 bids from Bachiller Ironworks for galvanized picket fencing and aluminum picket fencing Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 22 October 2007 — e-mail to Fermin Alvarez — from Ryan Alexander with follow up of request for additional contractor fencing bids, no bids were requested for the 200 lineal feet of chain link fence already installed by Berimbau investments, no chain link fencing bids were requested by Ryan Alexander because the bids for only the picket fencing far exceeded the total amount Berimbau Investments paid for all fencing and trellis work on this project 29 November — e-mail from Ryan Alexander to Fermin Alvarez - informing of 2 estimates for picket fencing and requesting procedure05 December 2007 — e- mail from Fermin Alvarez to Ryan Alexander with fax information 13 December — e-mail from Ryan Alexander to Fermin Alvarez — questioning receipt of fax and next step in payment process 14 December 2007 — e-mail from Fermin Alvarez to Ryan Alexander — quotes to Maria De Cardenas — she needs additional information with her phone number 14 December 2007 — e-mail from Maria De Cardenas to Fermin Alvarez copied to Ryan Alexander — Alexander needs to speak to Mike Rath, purchasing may approve and may pay from Homeland Bond Funds 09 January 2008 — e-mail from Michael Rath to Ryan Alexander — purchase violates section 18-88 — Glenn Marcos will contact you 11 February 2008 — e-mail from Ryan Alexander to Glenn Marcos — When would you like to discuss the fencing for Margaret Street Pocket Park? 12 February 2008 — Ryan Alexander interviewed by Miami Herald and Miami New Times 13 February 2008 — Ryan Alexander painted negatively in media Total paid by Berimbau Investments - $16,152.50 total discovered as a result of assembling file Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 1 of 1% McDonald, Yvonne From: Burkeen, Ernest Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:02 PM To: Alexander, Ryan; Pascual, Juan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; McDonald, Yvonne; Miro, Claudia M.; Gonzalez, H. Bert Subject: RE: Margaret Street - pocket / linear park please move forward with our blessing... From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 5:55 PM To: Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan Cc: Grindell, Stephanie N; McDonald, Yvonne; Miro, Claudia M.; Gonzalez, H. Bert Subject: Margaret Street - pocket / linear park Ernest, Through the generosity of area contractors our office is removing some debris at the Coconut Grove elementary on 21 Mar 2007. If possible, we would like your department's approval to remove debris in the Margaret Street pocket / linear park. This work was approved and then tree permit rescinded, however the stumps and other debris remain. We would only remove the low lying stumps and debris at the border and centerline of the park. The truck and bobcat are available only on this day. The same contractors have offered to complete the fencing at the sides of the park and provide fencing at each end of the park. This is their way of saying thank you to the community that has allowed them to prosper. We can work out the details of the fencing another day, however time is limited for the clean-up effort. Thank you Ryan Alexander 3/15/2007 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 5:15 PM To: Pascual, Juan Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park Juan, This pocket park in West Grove runs north and south from Percival Avenue to Frow Avenue. It is the center unfinished portion of Margaret Street. Our office has assisted in fencing and trellis work in this park. The Parks department.is on the hook for the maintenance. Thank you Ryan Alexander 4 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: Barechio, Michael Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:06 PM To: Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan; Alvarez, Fermin Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: Re: Margaret street pocket park Fermin please check this site and set up the maintenance with mobile crew. Thanks This communication may contain confidential and/or otherwise proprietary material and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Original Message From: Burkeen, Ernest To: Pascual, Juan Cc: Barechio, Michael Sent: Tue Jul 17 11:50:36 2007 Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park when they called it a pocket park it became From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:29 AM To: Burkeen, Ernest Cc: Barechio, Michael Subject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Mr. Burkeen: Please see below. ours.... Are we .to maintain this area? Would it not be Public Works? Thanks Juan Pascual Assistant Director City. of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 »Thx: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com 3 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 7 Thanks Juan Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 Fax: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com Department Original Message From: Gonzalez, Raphael Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:22 PM To: Pascual, Juan Cc: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park Juan, This park falls in Fermin Alvarez' district...if I'm not mistaken Fermin already sent his crew to Margaret Pocket Park to do the maintenance and he also added it to his mobile crews route. Raphael M.Gonzalez City of Miami Parks and Recreation Operations Division 1950 N.W. 12 Ave Miami Fla. 33136 305.960.3003 ce11:786.716.9746 •----Original Message From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 2:15 PM To: Gonzalez, Raphael Subject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Have we had an opportunity to address this issue? Juan Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 Fax: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com Original Message From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 3:39 PM To: Barechio, Michael; Burkeen, Ernest; Pascual, Juan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park I will locate and survey area tomorrow and set up a before the end of the week. ^°-Fermin Alvarez arks Operations Coordinator 1950 N,W. 12 Ave Miami,Fla. 33166 (305) 960-3013 falvarez@ci.miami.fl.us Original Message 2 maint. schedule we should get to it Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk McDonald, Yvonne From: Sent: To: Subject: Alexander, Ryan Wednesday, July 25, 2007 4:05 PM McDonald, Yvonne FW: Margaret street pocket park Original Message From: Pascual, Juan Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:15 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: Burkeen, Ernest Subject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Ryan: Update on the new pocket park off Margaret Street. Thanks Juan Pascual Assistant Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation 444 SW 2 Ave. 8th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416-1313 Fax: (305) 416-2154 E-Mail: JPascual@MiamiGov.Com Department Original Message From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 5:05 PM To: Pascual, Juan Subject: RE: Margaret street pocket park Juan the parks were cut last Friday they will coordinating with Tony Rodriguez to install 3 for each park(there are 2 parks)also a placed on benches a rules&regulation Fermin Alvarez Parks Operations Coordinator 1950 N,W. 12 Ave Miami,Fla. 33166 (305) 960-3013 falvarez@ci.miami.fl.us Original Message From: Pascual, Juan :Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:36 PM o: Alvarez, Fermin subject: FW: Margaret street pocket park Fermin: Can you respond? 1 maintenance schedule and I'm picnic table and 3 garbage cans sign on each. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 3 of I am not sure what happened in July, many of my e-mails disappeared. Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 2:41 PM To: Perez, Maria Subject: parks wish list Maria, This is our parks wish list for the parks in the Upper Eastside and Margaret Street in Coconut Grove. Legion Park and Morningside Park — swings and associated protection devices, general maintenance Pace Park — general maintenance Bicentennial Park — trees, playground equipment, general maintenance Baywood Park — trees, play area, swings, toddler's area general maintenance Eaton Park — trees, general maintenance Pallot Park — trees, maybe a play area Margaret Street Pocket Park — Coconut Grove — 200 If of chain link fence, 200 If of metal picket fence with 2 maintenance gates and 4 pedestrian gates, 4- 10' X10' X4' trellis, (1 at each pedestrian gate) Approximately $14,000.00, (paid for by Berimbau Investments — possible reimbursement) — needs to be placed on normal Parks maintenance route Thank you Ryan Alexander Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/12/2008 Pagep2 of : (° ,-0 t2,V,, 12,fue, ?ea. 33166 (3051 960-3013 0144vicef Q@ci. m 4mi, 6Z, ua From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, I have copies of 2 estimates for the fencing at Margaret Street pocket park. What is the procedure to submit an invoice for payment of this fencing? Thank you Ryan Alexander Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Fax To 2,�N�Al2tz- Fax:AaS116O-mi(% Phone: From: Pages: Date: R1/41,.d3Aicx/NpSrz_ Re: CC: 0 Urgent y For Review (Please Comment x Please Reply 0 Please Recycle Fq-Qfinr l r�� sE61_49AJD EshM Al-� is 4;0 ki.y, ray.n /1.vp G/)ufw•tiz c,b Ptckct L(LJ Q1JO€ f c(c9d Am(44/0K Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ?L Bachiller Iron Works 295 NE 71st Street Miami, FL 33138 U. S. A. Quoted to: CITY OF MIAMI 444 SW 2nd Ave. MIAMI, FL 33130 U S A OCi Customer ID Good Thru Payment Terms Sales Rep P-071004 11/14/07 Net 30 Days Description MARGARET ST. AND OAK AVE. FENCE FABRICATE AND INSTALL 200' ALUMINUM PICKET FENCE 4'6" HIGH WITH FLAT POINTED TIPS FABRICATE AND INSTALL (4) PEDESTRIAN GATES 3' WIDE FABRICATE AND INSTALL (2) DOUBLE SWING GATES 10' WIDE FABRICATE AND INSTALL (1) ALUMINUM TRELLIS *POWDER COAT BLACK FINISH ------------------------------------------------------------- SHOP DRAWINGS EXCLUDES PERMITS AND BONDS Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Total 26,536.00 3achiller Iron Works 295 NE 71st Street Miami, FL 33138 U. S. A. Quoted to: CITY OF MIAMI 444 SW 2nd Ave. MIAMI, FL 33130 U S A Quotation Quote Number; Q-071008-2 Quote Date: Oct 25, 2007 Page: 1 Customer ID Good Thru Payment Terms Sales Rep P-071004 11/24/07 Net 30 Days Description MARGARET ST. AND OAK AVE. FENCE BRICATE AND INSTALL 200' GALVANIZED STEEL PICKET FENCE 4'6" HIGH WITH FLAT POINTED TIPS FABRICATE AND INSTALL (4) PEDESTRIAN GATES 3' WIDE FABRICATE AND INSTALL (2) DOUBLE SWING GATES 10' WIDE FABRICATE AND INSTALL (1) GALVANIZED STEEL TRELLIS *GALVANIZED STEEL MATERIAL. EXCLUDES HOT DIPPED GALVANIZING *POWDER COAT BLACK FINISH SHOP DRAWINGS XCLU:DES PERMITS AND BONDS Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Total 24,610.00 l Berimbau Investments 3165 New York Street Miami, FL 33133 305-443-2254 Margaret Street — Pocket Park — fencing We propose to supply and install the following; Install 200 if 48" chain link fencing Fabricate and install 200 if of 52" galvanized iron picket fence Fabricate and install 4 - 36" pedestrian gates Fabricate and install 2 — 10' maintenance gates (each with 2 — 5' gates) Fabricate and install 4 — 4' X 10' X 10' metal trellis All fabricated items to be painted black, Total job cost with fabrication, paint, and installation - $14,500.00 Thank you Ryan Alexander This work was completed before 01 July 2007. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page "l of 2 J 04.4s44, 44 From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:50 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, I sent the fax of the Margaret Street fencing invoices last week. Did you receive the faxes and what is the next step in the payment process? Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:43 PM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan fax them over to me and I'll submit them. Fax#305-960-3019 to my attention. rfaanef f ...44 O1ma4'444 cuaueiaatcn, 1950 72,V 12 rfoe, z4444, 7€4., 33166 (3051 960-3013 Oslo, 4@el. Nuami, 0, ua From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, I have copies of 2 estimates for the fencing at Margaret Street pocket park. What is the procedure to submit an invoice for payment of this fencing? Thank you Ryan Alexander Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk gage 1 012 if ..,exander, Ryan From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:45 AM To: Rath, Michael Subject: FW: Margaret Street pocket park fencing From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:06 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan I submitted the quotes you send me to Maria Decardenas who handles the Parks requisitions with Procurement and she needs to know more information on these quotes, can you please give her a call at 305-960-3004. Thanks. 7eu1sue /44424ey Ry7 4 0,&e 4t::Ka ( e4so2 12, Zf/. 12 Axe. 7?2Casa, tea. 33166 (3051 960-3013 6alvaiceg@u. Hucuttl. 0, ea. From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:50 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, I sent the fax of the Margaret Street fencing invoices last week. Did you receive the faxes and what is the next step in the payment process? Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:43 PM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) .ibject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan fax them over to me and I'll submit them. Fax#305-960-3019 to my attention. �Aiairef 7'a444 Oftenataut4 eoona'i satoti Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ,.,Z�yrnnno „ Page 1 01 /7 ,fexander, Ryan From: Rath, Michael Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:15 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: Marcos, Glenn Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan, I have received the back-up information from Maria De Cardenas and have turned this over to Glenn Marcus, Purchasing Director/Chief Procurement Officer as this purchase violates the City of Miami Code, Section 18-88 which requires the Purchasing Department to obtain competitive quotations and Section 2-612 which prohibits the City from doing business with an employee of the City. Glenn will be contacting you to discuss this matter. Thank you. Michael A. Rath, CPPO, CPPB, FCPA, FCPM Assistant Pu chasing Director City of Miami Purchasing Department SW 2nd Ave., 6th Floor mi,FL33130 Email: mrath@ci.miami.fl.us Telephone: 305.416.1921 Facsimile: 305.400.5153 Web: http://ci.miami.fl.us/procurement From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:45 AM To: Rath, Michael Subject: FW: Margaret Street pocket park fencing From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:06 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan I submitted the quotes you send me to Maria Decardenas who handles the Parks requisitions with Procurement and she needs to know more information on these quotes, can you please give her a call at 305-960-3004. Thanks. geime:4f /gecAaaef sa Ofieiiatioaa 61o1.404z 19507470, 12,4ie. Mame, 74. 33166 (305) 960-3013 2/13/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk /3 CIy of Miami Parks and Recreation -ations Division 1>.,J N.W. 12 Ave Miami Fla. 33136 305.960.3003 ce11:786.316.9746 ragonzalez@ci.miam i. fl.us From: Perez, Maria Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 4:10 PM To: Barechio, Michael; Gonzalez, Raphael Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: parks wish list Importance: High Mike/Ralph: I need a response to Ryan Alexander. Thanks. From: Barechio, Michael Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 4:09 PM To: Gonzalez, Raphael Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations); Perez, Maria Subject: FW: parks wish list Ralph, Good luck. Thanks Michael `.R. J3axecdtia Cloaiitant Supe,antendent of Opexatiaria C of Miami J awe and .9:ccceaticiv Dept. 1950 N.W. 12 aue .Miaf►,i, gea. 33136 (305) 960-3009 mhaitaiia@cidniami.g.t.to From: Perez, Maria Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 6:11 PM To: Barechio, Michael Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations); Blanco, Edward Subject: FW: parks wish list Michael/Maria: Please address the maintenance items for Mr. Ryan Alexander from Commissioner Sarnoff"s office. Also, please let me know if Fermin knows something about the fence at the Margaret Street Pocket parkThank you. From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:38 AM To: Perez, Maria Subject: FW: parks wish list Maria, 2/12/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 1 C16lr 1 V J. 1 exander, Ryan From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 12:30 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: Fencing Fermin, I am asking for a fencing bid from another contractor to assist in preparation of payment. When I have the proposal I will forward - both to you. Thank you Ryan Alexander 2/12/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ra45,o 1 vLJ 910 exander, Ryan From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:27 PM To: Nelson, Ron Subject: FW: parks wish list Importance: High Ron, Enclosed is the parks wish list that I generated with help from the community. I was instructed to send this list to Maria Perez. Rafael Gonzalez replied concerning some items on the list. I have not pursued this item further, Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Perez, Maria Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:49 PM To: Alexand-, Ryan Subject: FW: parks wish list Importance: High hfaaia ✓tt. ✓ereez SuppariSetaiceo Caafekralaw .Arad anal Recrealian .Depatthizal From: Gonzalez, Raphael Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:48 PM To: Perez, Maria Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: parks wish list Legion Park- General Maintenanceis accomplished on Mondays and Fridays by a mobile crew. Margaret Pace Park- General Maintenance is accomplished Monday through Friday (2 General Laborers are permanently stationed at the park) Bay wood Park- 5 Coconut Palms are scheduled for transplanting within the Park. General Maintenance is accomplished twice a week- 1 for litter control and 1 for mowing of grass etc. Pallot_Park- No trees. are scheduled for park Futon Park- 5 Live Oaks and Sabal Palms are installed at Park. General Park Maintenance is done every Wednesday by a )ile crew. 0tpohael dl.gonzalet eatAcs °potations eootd/natot 9 /17/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 9c --e'lexander, Ryan From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:50 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, I sent the fax of the Margaret Street fencing invoices last week. Did you receive the faxes and what is the next step in the payment process? Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:43 PM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan fax them over to me and I'll submit them. Fax#305-960-3019 to my attention. 4 Paaka 0#44444t4 444toa 195012, Zf/, 12 %toe. 716:44iu, 9fa. 33166 (3051 960-3013 ( 14,414vy@el, os assi. 6l, u4 From; Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, I have copies of 2 estimates for the fencing at Margaret Street pocket park. What is the procedure to submit an invoice for payment of this fencing? Thank you Ryan Alexander 2/12/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk rage L a Thank you :yan Alexander From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:43 PM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan fax them over to me and I'll submit them, Fax#305-960-3019 to my attention, 7ormig ,1€ ane& Pa rle4 C,kocatcba4 eooa4:. 4ron 1950 71,2!/ 12,40e, 7 ttami,761, 33166 (3051 760-3013 Oeca neg C@f ei. sacu ei, D�cld From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: Margaret Street pocket park fencing rmin, I have copies of 2 estimates for the fencing at Margaret Street pocket park. What is the procedure to submit an invoice for payment of this fencing? Thank you Ryan Alexander Submitted into the public record in 2.1 n connection03-13-08 with item D Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/12/2008 kfexander, Ryan From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:45 AM To: Rath, Michael Subject: FW: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk From: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:55 AM To: Alvarez, Fermin; Alexander, Ryan Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Good morning gentlemen. Mr. Alexander needs to speak to Mike Rath in Purchasing and explain the situation, once Purchasing has approved it I can enter a requisition using the Homeland funds for District 2. Thanks Maria de Cardenas City of Miami Park Services Coordinator Tel. 305 960 3004 Fax 305 960 3019 email md.ecardenas@ci,miami.fl.us From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:06 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Ryan I submitted the quotes you send me to Maria Decardenas who handles the Parks requisitions with Procurement and she needs to know more information on these quotes, can you please give her a call at 305-960-3004. Thanks. eigodot rRoctizei Panle4 O,Fiercateamt eooaduratoa 195010, Zf/. 12 r¢ve, 7ifiao:674. 33166 (3051 960-30t3 0@ci. . fie. c. From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:50 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing .rmin, I sent the fax of the Margaret Street fencing invoices last week. Did you receive the faxes and what is the next step in the payment process? 2/12/2008 FW: Mediteach Invoice 1 R61� 1 V 1 1 lexander, Ryan From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:02 PM To: Marcos, Glenn Subject: RE: Margaret Street Pocket park fencing Glenn, When would you like to discuss the fencing for Margaret Street Pocket Park? Thank you Ryan Alexander Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 2/12/2008 To: P.O. Jlox 011591 JAami, FL 33101 Phone: 305-576-8000 Fax: 305-571-7678 Fax (C S4rmaic Fax: Ph"- fl4 333q one: NowTini.es. From: Ronk AitiovadP Pages (Including Cover): 1 Date: Re: CC: 404-% A.'k. Xu a Urgent o For Review a Please Comment o Please Reply o Please Recycle MESSAGE: Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk ,it-Ol 04:40pm Fro.-O C OF COMMUNICATIONS 1.W.PW, • ..3.. • )41 Parton, Kelly From Francisco Alvarado [Francisco.MvvaradoerniamineMrtimes.00m] Saw Tuesday. FebrwN 12, 2008 2:24 PM To: Fernandez. Christina; Pardon. Keay glorltieob Questions for upcoming article Dear ladies: 1 am await* waiting on a story concerning suffers in Commigsioner Marc 5artndrs office, as well as Miami firefighter Wilbur Jackson.1 need answers to the fblbw,ng questions: What is the salary for Ms. Yvonne McDonald? What is the salary for M'. Walter Jackson? What Vita Mr.1adcson's work schedule from April 10, 2007 to November 6, 2007? Does Mr, Jackson have perMission from the city to harve outside employment running his own company Southeast Political & Campaign Consulting? Did Mr. ]acaon request a leave d absence so nis company 5outherrsx Political & Campaign Consulting could wax& on Marc Sarno Rs 2007 campaign? Did the city track V. Jackson's awakener* with Harr Samoff's 2007 campaign to make sole he was not participating in Political activities during his reguSady sdieduled hours? What is the salary for Mr. Ryan Atexarlger? Is his salary paid t]arough Commissioner Saroofrs offloe or **ugh the City's building department? If it is paid through the building aepartmerrt, why is W. Alexander not working in the building department? Has he been officially removed as a plants examiner and building inspector? Has me building department replaced Mm win a new hire? Has the perk and recreation 4epartr1l(117t paid a $14,500 invoice Mr. Meander submitted on behalf of his company 8eimbau InvaWl1Mts for installing fences at a pocloet park On Margaret Strout 1 n Coconut Grove? Is Mr. Alexander uat horind by the c ty's park and neaastion department to obtain quotes on behalf of the dty? Is Mr. Alexander authorized by the clty's park and recreation department to use Ws company to perform a job? Has Mr. Alexander obtained a contra of interest waiver to conduct business wdtr the dty? My deadline Is i'htnsday, February 14, 2008 at 3 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact meat 30S-S71- 7562 or 786-253-2668. Francisco Maraca) Miami New 'flares staff voW (0)305.571.7562 2/12/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03 13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk -DA 04:60sa Frog-OFC OF COYMUIICAIIUM4 ►JVY-7�Y'.w�. Penton, P!lk From: Rabin, Chuck - Miami [CRab$n®miamthetmId.com) Sent: Friday, February 08, 200812:15 Plrt To: Penton, Kelly; Fernanaez. Crwlstina S bled: public records request Hello Kelly and Christina. In seeking some information, please consider this a public records request per Florida statute 119. I would like to see any contract the city of Miami or Commissioner Marc $irnoff or his office has for the services of Peter Ehrlich. would also like co see any invoices Ehrlich has submitted along with deliverables tor work that be has done, and any checks or monies chat have been paid to hint by 3arnotf's office or the city of Miami betwesh the dates of November 2006 and February 8, 200B, 1 hope to receive the information reasonably quick, hopefully,by Wednesday, Feb. 13, or before. If there are any problems or concerns please don't hesitate to contact ma sic 305-376-3672, by cell at 786-457-2348, or by email. Thanks again for your rime. Chuck Rabin, Waked Herald government reporter. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk F.b-I2-0S O4:S0pa From-OFC OF CO4WRICATIONS *305-416•1441 1' 41 r.u4(UU r-4., Persian, Maly From: Vasquez, Mike - Miami IMRVasguezemiamiherala.aom] Sent Tureeday, February 12, 2006 12:14 PM To: Paden, Kolb, Cc: • Fernandez, Christina Sublect: Miami Herald Record; Request - for a story waning tomorrow Hi, sorry /Or the short notice on this. Any of this info you could provide today would be great, as the story is Funning tomorrow. I hereby request, pursuant to chapter 119, all *- mails, memos, invoices, letters, or other communcation between city employee Ryan Alexandez/Berimbau Investments and the purchasing department, parks department, code enforcement department or any other city departments regarding a fence at Margaret Street pocket park. Thanks much for your help on this. because the story is running tomorrow, if any parts (but not all) of this request become ready today, please send them over. Thanks again. Hike Vasquez Miami Herald Staff writec 303-376-3662 etc 30572S-3755 cell Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk L. 446 O1.4?ps From -OFC OF COMMUNICATIONS +M5-410-1441 I -for I r.VLF .•• a eV. • Pantos, Kelly Frvnw Frisco Alvarado(Frdncisoo.Alvaradoemiaminewtimes.conN Sent: Tuesday. February 12, 2008 2:24 PM To: Fernandez. Christina, Penton, Kay annfajKt: Questions kw upcoming article Dear ladies: I am arrendy working on a story concerning coffers in C.amrniSsioner Marc Sarnoff s office, *well as Miami fiteffghter Wilbur Jackson. 1 need answers to the following questions: What is me satiny for Ms. Yvonne McDonald? What is the salamy liar Mr. Wilbur Jackson? What was Mr. Jackson's work schedule from April 10, 2007 to f/overoixg 6, 200?? Does Mr. Jackson have pemlission from the city to have outside employment running his own company Southeast Political & Conpaign Consulting? Did Mr. Jackson request a leaved absence so his company Southeast Political & Campaign Consulting could work on Marc SemoRs 2007 campaign? Did the city hack Mr. Jackson's rnvolvement with Marc %naffs 2007 campaign to make sure he was hat PkfticiPktio8 in political atvic s during his repuaady scheduled how? What is the salary for Mr. Ryan Alexander? Is his scary pails through C mmissioner SarnoM's office or though die C8y building del arttnerit? 11 it is paid through the building department, why is Mr. Alexander not working in the building department? Has he been officially removed as a parts examiner and building Inspector? Has the building department replaced him with a new hire? Hat the park and recreation department paid a S 14,500 invoice Mr. Alexander submitteteel on behalf d his company 8aimbau Investments for instilling fences at a pocket park on Margaret Street 1 n Coconut Grove? 1s Mr. Alexander, authorised by the city's pant and tweed on department to obtain quoits an behalf of the cry? Is Mr. Alexander authorized by the dq's pant and mueadon department to use his company to perfonn a jab? Has Mr. Alacander obtained a conflict d interest weiv rtn conduct harness we the dty? *deadline is Thursday, February 14, 20011 at 3 p.m. If you have any quastlons, please contact me at 305-571- 7562 or 786-253-2668. Francisco Alvarado Miami New Times staff writer (0)305.571.7562 2/ 12/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk f ). !ow If* Lail" im044 tivatniCati 3161/44w Uri Sinai 305-44342254 taysts7s-ass. • yya rdpord tiirowi!I(si boleti *Pt >f 000611 i!ibeiciek aid babel 0 itdlr. pii+d *Aft ldoce **Maw 04.144111 - pis Vaiiitiora4i i'Ii1Wi 2 • 40' ttisiiitopes p4a "Mt pies) prbticskupgi us-rX.irXto°satax016• Aaa ukue kiae.pt+lrg►g Tsdiiobro°Kwith a irtl os' 1yro.illaw4de nil snick OdiriWSCIA(g* i'4,10907, S14,iooAo Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk • • !,- !.1 Si? ; • I • i.610•14010,14414.1i.,* 1411S79-J271,4 , • , vorAilty Iran Mter, 2fl•Pti in ICTO:t rt. :WU o. A. 4;114‘6144 tirr or 10AitY dot lemstA6M. YA1 SO Cortopr... 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Am) geo• 4/400110 .14 TOW. fidfCrik (.10 Oto rod ratiniP ris rolcatir Orr Vis:o4k fiff01113V4 4, *tit . ...... . ...... 030113.04 ,.SIC *Mal 1%) OR*4 OM* (1011M/' le., Coo • 3 k`rae0c.:orK rrin uoria; t)) rikiheigrk Irswto ..... A...4 • • parpir *1'10 OtikrO 'rlirtro Ct! esuiwrig6 r aiAA P +A . Watt roma* kik, • 63 t • •••••••••••••,........••••••••••••••.•••• t • NOW .1 • Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 0343-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk U4 1L. uv ..... ..._ r YlV ✓ v.L ear Subject: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin, 1 have copies of 2 estimates for the fencing at Margaret Street pocket perk. Whet is the procedure to submit en invoice for payment of this fencing? Thank you Ryan Alexander 2/1/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 2ots Subject: FW: Margaret Street pocket park fencing from: Alvarez, Fermin Sant: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:06 AM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing 3`f Ryan I submitted the quotes you send me to Maria C ecerdenes who handles the Parks requisitions with Procurement and she needs to know more information on these quotes, can you please give her a call at 305-960.3004. Thanks, Pardo 11144101 Pe" O_t_J 6.0044s r910x.aa nAd. Igre .i, Ai.. 33/66 (3051 960-30/3 l460*,@a. Naame.g From; Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 4:50 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Fermin. I sent the fax or the Margaret Street fencing Invokes last week. Did you receive the faxes and what is the next step In the payment process? Thank you Ryan Alexander From: Alvarez, Fermin Sent. Wednesday, December 05, 2007 2:43 PM To: Alexander, Ryan Cc: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket perk fencing Ryan fax them over to me end 1'il submit them. Fax#305-960-3019 to my attention. Pssifs Otitiw (o, ;. s ,qxt*. 18Aye, ^s : a!t . 33166 (XS/ 9160-34V3 From: Alexander, Ryan Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 1:00 PM To: Alvarez, Fermin 2/ 1 /2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Marcos, Glenn From Rath, Michael Sot Tuesday, January 08, 2008 1:48 PM To: Marcos, Glenn Su eject: FW: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Attachments: Margaret St Pocket Park Fence,doc FYI Michael A. Roth, CPPO, CPRb, FCPA, FCPM AwNant Purdrasing Director City of FWmi Purchasing Department 444 SW Ind Ave., 6th Floor Miami, FL 33130 Etnap: mrethad.miami.ft.us Telephone: 305.41C1921 Facsimiles 305.400.6133 west *40.gf ct,rlWfPly ;w(pracuren+.nt. ......_... . From: be Cardenas, Marla (Parks Operations) Sett Tuesday, January 08, 2008 1:08 PM To: Rath, Michael Subject: RE: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Yes, sett attachment, Marie de Cardenas City of Miami Park Service& Coordinator Tel. 305 960 3004 Fax 305 960 3019 email mdecardenasOei.rniarai.11.0 From: Rath, Michael Sint: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 12:57 PM To: De Cardenas, Maria (Parks Operations) Subject: FW: Margaret Street pocket park fencing Maria, Do you have the quotes, etc. for this? Niched A. Rath, CPPO, CPPB, t PA, FCPS Assistant Purchasing Director City of Miimt Purdiasing Department 444 SW 2nd Ave., 6th Floor Minh, R 33130 Email: snrathOci.miarni.fl.ue Telephone: 305.416.19 21 Facahniiles 305.400.5153 From: Alexander, Ryan Sent Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:45 AM To: Rath, Michael 2/1/2008 Page 1 of 3 35 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 3, Margaret Street Pocket Park Expenses Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Total 1159 Lopefra Trucking 1165 Baami Amajuwon 1169 Baami Amajuwon 1170 Baami Amajuwon 1173 AFA Surveyor 1175 Baami Amajuwon 1176 Baami Amajuwon 1183 Baami Amajuwon $1457.50 $3500.00 $3000.00 $3000.00 $495.00 $700.00 $2000.00 $2000.00 $16,152.50 clean-up fencing fencing fencing survey arch/trellis arch/trellis arch/trellis Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Lopefra Corporation 2601 SW 69 Ct. Miami, FL 33155 Phone # 305-266-3896 Bill To: Ryan Alexander 3165 New York St Miami, FI 33133 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Statement 3/27/2007 p;ura3<i $1,457.50 03/21/2007 03/21/2007 03/21/2007 Ryan Alexander- INV #210862. Due 03/21/2007. Orig. Amount $457.50. Oak Ave & Matilda INV #210957. Due 03/21/2007. Orig. Amount $475.00. INV #210958. Due 03/21/2007. Orig. Amount $525.00. Oak Ave & Matilda St 457.50 475.00 525.00 457.50 932.50 1,457.50 0.00 1,457.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 '$1,457.50 357 AFA & COMPANY, INC. PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS AND MAPPERS 13050 Southwest 133rd Court Miami, Florida 33186 INVOICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CLIENT: RYAN ALEXANDER 3165 NEW PORK STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 PHONE: 305.443.2254 ATTN: RYAN ALEXANDER Date: 5-2-2007 Job Number: 0 7- 4 9 5 Legal Description: PB B-106 THE CORNERS OF BLOCK 9, 10, 11, & 12 OF: "FROW HOMESTEAD" MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Services Rendered: STAKEOUT Client Reference: RYAN WAYNE ALEXANDER LINEAR PARK BOUNDAIRES: PERCIVAL AVENUE TO OAK AVENUE OAK AVENUE TO FROW AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 Amount Due: $495.00 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk This invoice is due ten days from the invoice date or per agreement. Late charges of $30.00 or 1.5% of the invoice amount, which ever is larger, will be charged on all Past Due Balances. In the event the client requests additional services, prints, materials, and/or supplies beyond the specific scope of this statement, these services will incur additional fees. Voice: 305.234.0588 Fax: 305.234.0423 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 3q 030161 NAME SHIP TO ADDRESS \ cpuo • S LQ 1 TL-t'v\ 4-e r. ITY, STATE, ZIP M arn;; 1 ORDER NUMBER DEPARTMENT QUANTITY SALESPERSON DESCRIPTION OC. ADDRESS C 6 Nee_iTh (P©r k. SAc'e-C- CITY, STATE, ZIP r*\''\ �I 33 t 63 WHEN SHIP TERMS HOW SHIP PRICE LC DATE Li 23,350- AMOUNT %-b(•c� _ `41\r.- la rot mcwskett 1 z On LC r5-C LA' G (/ 4 Ince_. `1- l o' fr\a`Ac\leirNee a0c4es. �osc. Ll -6" C,ates.pur 39 / e tun o ke n-e.0OMV glad ; -F0 b r ec n r'c :rsta I l zoo Lc- (3' Chain - C) C-abcicak , Pa°r* 1 and d Ir.t.*4,e,1i pwc- y `x to'x in $;As;s. rre,1/4.ekx& ), 1.-c9.97r coc vie kA 6k1 t ry 1cccn4ed or. Mai-s 4- S ee# in CorcyNevv - o 4� a r s► 8100 KEEP THIS SLIP FOR REFERENCE BVT Property Information Map Digital Orthophotography - 2007 My Home Miami -Dade County, Florida 0 This map was created on 2/26/2008 4:32:44 PM for reference purposes only. Web Site © 2002 Miami -Dade County. All rights reserved. ap BVT 109 ft MIAMI-DADE Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Nelson, Ron Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk p tforo From: Brent Cutler [cutlerb@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 11:27 PM To: Spence -Jones, Michelle (Commissioner); Igwe, Victor Cc: mdsamoff©attglobal.com; miamicitywatch©aol.com; Alexander, Ryan; Gonzalez, H. Bert; YMCDonald©bellsouth.net; Nelson, Ron Subject: Why should some public officials be held to a higher standard than others? Sunday, February 17, 2008 Commissioner Samoff: Please the read the the following from Dan Ricker's latest edition of his Watchdog Report wwwwatchdogreport.net & www.miamiherald.com/news/columnists/den ticker Mr. Ricker states, "the pubic think the plea settlement should have been harsher, given the fact he was the highest paid city employee, and should be held to a higher standard since he was a top public servant. Don't you also think that regardless the amount a pubic employee is paid that they should also be held to a higher? You continue to ignore the fact that some of your employees have not held that standard very high and by you covering for them you also are lowering the standards of your office. Your thoughts? Brent Cutler CITY OF MIAMI Attorney Fernandez resigns after hit with two misdemeanors, commission should send in their auditor Jorge Fernandez, the Miami city attorney plead to two misdemeanors of making false statements Thursday with the state attomey's office and it ends the ongoing investigation that has hung over him for months. Fernandez must resign, pay back just over $3,000, the cost of the investigation, one year on probation and is prohibited from working as an attorney with any government in Miami -Dade for a year. However, some critics cite this agreement as to light a sentence for the top city attorney who was paid over $240,000 and he is asking commissioners for a $15,000 bonus payment, along with his laptop, office chair and health insurance. He also is quoted in The Miami Herald saying he did his job with 'to much passion for the taste of 2/19/2008 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D2.1 on 03-13-08 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk