HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-24-32 Agriculture Urban Forestry GrantRESOLUTION NO. R-24-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE URBAN FORESTRY
GRANT PROGRAM REQUESTING UP TO $50,000.00 TO COMPLETE A CITY-
WIDE TREE CANOPY SURVEY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian has the opportunity to apply for funding in the amount of $50,000.00 for
citywide tree canopy survey, with a stipulation of a one to one in kind funds match; and
WHEREAS, the match funds of up to $50,000.00 will be available by October 1, 2024; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby authorizes the use of $50,000.00 in match funds
that will be budgeted and available October 1, 2024 for the citywide tree canopy survey.
SECTION 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical
errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee,
without need of further action of City Council by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member Dixon . Motion was
seconded by Council Member McPartlan and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Ed Dodd aye
Vice -Mayor Kelly Dixon aye
Councilmember Fred Jones ave
Councilmember Bob McPartlan aye
Councilmember Christopher Nunn aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 10th day of July, 2024.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: C
Ed Dodd, Mayor
ATTEST: ��1•
J ette Williams, City Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legality for _
Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only:
By:
Je ifer Cockcroft, Cio Attorney
SEBASTIAN
I1", 0
0
I�1 (I II Of �1100
1�11 1011
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
Council Meeting Date: July 10, 2024
Agenda Item Title: Resolution R-24-32, authorizing staff to submit a grant application to the
Florida Department of Agriculture Urban Forestry Grant program to conduct
a city-wide Tree Canopy Survey.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution R-24-32, authorizing staff to submit an application to the
Florida Department of Agriculture Urban Forestry Grant program for a city-
wide tree canopy survey.
Background: Staff is seeking authorization to submit a grant application for up to $50,000
to conduct a city-wide tree survey. The purpose of the survey is to outline those areas in the city that need trees
and tree canopy, as well as the best species alternatives for the particular area. A complete tree canopy assists
with community resiliency, urban heat stress, wildlife habitat, and public health. Once the survey is complete
the data will be used to assist in landscape planning for medians, parks, open spaces, and private development.
If Agenda Item Reouires Expenditure of Funds:
Budgeted Amount: An equal match is required; however the match would be in -kind which would come
from budgeted operating funds.
Total Cost: Up to $100,000 dependent on survey cost.
Funds to Be Utilized for Appropriation: Parks and Recreation Operating Budget to be used as an in -kind
match.
Attachments:
1. Resolution R-24-32
Administrative Services Department Review:—
City Attorney Review:
C�
Procurement Division R i w, if applicable:
City Manager Authorization:
Date: 7/�doal