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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 206
Consent X
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular
Meeting
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Authorization
April 9, 2007
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Services Division, is
requesting authorization for a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $20k from the
General Fund for plant installations along State Road 434 in Village Walk.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Agenda Item is to approve a supplemental appropriation from the General
Fund in the amount of$20k to be transferred to R&M Grounds (1525-54682) for the installation
of plant material in rights-of-way and medians along State Road 434 in Village Walk.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Landscaping for the State Road 434 Village Walk was completed in early 2006 as part of
Seminole County's SR 434 Access Management Project. The City has an interlocal agreement (Item
405 - January 22, 2007) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to maintain the
landscape and hardscapes located within medians and rights-of-way along State Road 434 from
Talmo Street to State Road 417 (Greenway).
City Staff is currently in the process of replanting bed areas in rights-of-way and medians where
material installed as part of the SR 434 Access Management Project has deteriorated due to issues
including: inferior plant quality, poor plant selection for existing soil conditions, construction
damage and ongoing vehicular damage. Replacement plants will be installed that are resource
conserving (low water and maintenance) and sustainable in the harsh roadway environment of State
April 9, 2007
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Walk instead of the existing layout where perennial plantings are the primary theme; causing most of
the landscapes to appear 'brown' for several months of the dormant season.
FUNDING:
Funds would be transferred from the General Fund to R&M Grounds - Line Code
(1525-54682).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve a supplemental appropriation from the
General Fund to R&M Grounds - Line Code (1525-54682) in the amount of $20k for
installation of plant material along State Road 434 in Village Walk.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The planting project will be completed and funds expended by the end of June 2007.
COMMISSION ACTION:
CDD/March 30, 2007/8:34 AM