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RESOLUTION NO. R-05-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CREATING A CHAMPION TREE AWARD PROGRAM; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, trees are an important part of our community as evidenced by our local policies
and comprehensive plan
WHEREAS, to that end, the City Council created a Tree and Landscape Advisory Board to
protect and promote the City of Sebastian's horticultural values; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, based on the recommendation of the Tree and Landscape
Advisory Board, wishes to promote preservation and recognition of Sebastian's outstanding trees by
awarding a citywide Champion Tree designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and Tree and Landscape
Advisory Board to create a City of Sebastian Champion Tree Program, whereby owners of specific
qualifying trees shall be recognized by a Proclamation of the Mayor.
Section 2. Guidelines. The Tree and Landscape Advisory Board and City Manager shall
adopt the guidelines of the state Champion Tree program to guide the Board in the nomination of
Champion Trees.
Section 3. Award. The City Council shall review Champion Tree nominations from the Tree
and Landscape Advisory Board and shall, on a majority vote of Council, recognize Champion Trees
for award of a Proclamation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Council Member Ne!';lia
The motion was seconded by Council Member Coy and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Mayor Nathan McCollum
Vice Mayor Brian Burkeen
Council Member Lisanne Monier
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Sal Neglia
aye
aye
absent
aye
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 28th day of
September, 2005.
- ATTEST:
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Approved as to form and legality for
reli {the' of Sebastian only:
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Ric Stringer, City A r y