HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11-18RESOLUTION NO. R -11 -18
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 and City Council created a Natural Resources Board to protect and promote the City of
Sebastian's horticultural values; and
WHEREAS, the City Council based on the recommendation of the Natural Resources 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 the Natural Resources
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 Natural Resources 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 Mayor will present a Proclamation to any qualified winner for each
species of tree.
Section 4. CONFLICT. All resolutions or part of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, including R- 08 -26.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Council Member Coy
The motion was seconded by Council member cilimor and, upon being put into a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Mayor Jim Hill
Vice Mayor Don Wright
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Richard Gillmor
Council Member Eugene Wolff
aye
aye
aye
aye
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 14TH day of September, 2011.
CITY OF S N, FLORIDA
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Sally A. .. io, MMC
City lerk
Mayor Jim Hill
A.. roved as to form and legality for
relia by the City of Sebastian only:
Robert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney