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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-021-1203 - Grant from Florida Department of Agriculture City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: January 27, 2010 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading: (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No Funding Source: NA Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #: X Sponsor Name City Manager Danny O. Crew Department: Public Works Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: The loss of tree canopy from past storms it has created a negative ecological and aesthetic impact in the City of Miami Gardens. To address this concern, staff recommends applying for the 2009‐2011 Forest Health Improvement Initiative Grant Program. The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program addresses the stewardship needs of natural resources where 80 percent of the nation's population lives, works, and plays. In the City of Miami Gardens the quality of life is closely connected with land conversion associated with development, hence there is a strong economic case for conserving and restoring tree cover and green open space to help guide growth and improve the livability of community neighborhoods. Part of the U&CF grant application requires Council to support a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the grant and to enter into a Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This grant requires no matching funds. Funds from this grant will be used to plant trees in the city’s right‐of‐way. ITEM J-7) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION Agreement w/Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 Proposed Action: That City Council approve this resolution to give the City Manager the authorization to apply for this grant and if secured enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the maximum grant allowance of $24,000 with no matching funds. Attachment: None.