HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 03 25 Informational 101 Arbor Day 2013 COMMISSION AGENDA
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ITEM 101 public Hearings
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March 25, 2013 KS RS
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department, Arbor Division, wishes to inform the City
Commission of the details of Arbor Day 2013.
SYNOPSIS:
Arbor Day 2013 will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 6pm in the Commission Chambers.
This year, in an effort to be more efficient with our resources, and to better serve the public,
Arbor Day 2013 will be combined with the City's annual Florida Yards and
Neighborhoods Workshop (FYN).
CONSIDERATIONS:
This year, Arbor Day is being held in conjunction with the annual FYN Workshop. The
FYN Workshop is a program developed by the University of Florida (UF) and implemented
through the Seminole County Extension Service. Gabrielle Milch, Residential
Horticulturalist for the OF-IFAS Extension at Seminole County, will be discussing such
topics as insect pests that effect sod, composting, proper tree and plant selection, herbicide
and pesticide use, developing an efficient irrigation system, and much more.
Ray Jarrett, Urban Forester for the University of Central Florida, will discuss diseases and
insect pests that commonly affect trees in our area. Residents of Winter Springs will also
learn how to combat these problems and increase the health and longevity of their trees.
In addition, City Arborist Stephanie Wolfe, will discuss the City's Arbor Ordinance and
arbor permitting requirements and take questions related to tree preservation and removals.
There will be trivia contests where residents will have opportunities to win free trees and
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other prizes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Arbor Fund (I 10) has $1,000 budgeted and available to purchase trees, promotional
items and materials for the Arbor Day Event.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
Arbor Day 2013 and the FYN Event will be advertised in the City's Water Bills,by E-Alert,
by Direct Email to local Home Owners Associations, on the Electronic Message Board in
front of City Hall, and in several local newspapers.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this
Agenda Item.
ATTACHMENTS:
A) Arbor Day and FYN Seminar 2013
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Attachment 'A'
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods and the City of Winter Springs Present:
Arbor Day Celebration and Landscaping Class
On May 23, 2013 at 6:00 P.M., join the City of Winter Arbor Day and FYN
Springs for our annual Arbor Day Celebration along with Landscaping Class
a landscaping class presented by the Florida Yards and May 23, 2013 - 6 to 8 pm
Neighborhoods (FYN) Program. FYN is a partnership of
the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricul- Winter Springs City Hall
tural Sciences. Learn about diseases and insect pests Commission Chambers
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plants for your landscape and more. Attendees will
have the chance to win one of several 15 gallon trees. Call (407) 665-5575 to register
FYN Emphasizes Nine Interrelated Principles: For more information visit:
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• Right plant, right place http://www.floridayards.org
• Water efficiently For questions on Arbor Day call
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