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,n m=ared CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I JULY 12, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
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TITLE
Designation of Historic Tree
SUMMARY
The City of Winter Springs has been proudly named by the Arbor Day
Foundation an official Tree City for over 30 years. The City also recently
updated it's tree ordinances to help ensure tree protection and preservation
within the City. Per the City of Winter Springs, FL Code of Ordinances, Chapter
5, Section 5-8, historic tree designations shall be subject to approval by
resolution of the City Commission.
The Community Development Department is seeking this Resolution to
designate a 57-inch DBH (diameter at breast height), 125+ year old large
Southern Live Oak tree located in Trotwood park on the due west side of Lake
Maria as a historic tree under the provision of Section 5-8.
In the coming months there are plans for a formal plaque unveiling at the
tree.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the Commission to review and approve Resolution
2021-18 designating the subject tree as historic.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS FLORIDA, TO DESIGNATE A 57-INCH IN
DIAMETER SPECIMEN SOUTHERN LIVE OAK TREE LOCATED
IN TROTWOOD PARK, AT 701 NORTHERN WAY, AS AN
HISTORIC TREE PER CHAPTER, 5 TREE PROTECTION AND
PRESERVATION, OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
RESOLUTIONS,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs understands that trees are an important resource
of our community and a vital component of nature that should be protected whenever possible;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs believes trees can reduce the erosion of our
precious topsoil by wind and water,improve water quality,cut heating and cooling costs,moderate
the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitats for wildlife; and
WHEREAS,the City of Winter Springs' tree canopy has improved the lives of our citizens
and visitors by bringing nature and beauty to our urban environments; and
WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 7 of the Florida Constitution provides that it shall be the
policy of the state to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, tree protection has long been recognized as a legitimate exercise of local
government home rule; and
WHEREAS,the City of Winter Springs wants to preserve large canopy on specimen trees
on public and private property whenever possible; and
WHEREAS,the City of Winter Springs desires to protect historic trees due to their great
ecological value, indigenous character, size, age and historic associations.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Commission supports the designation of select specimen trees as historic
trees because they increase property values, enhance economic vitality of business areas and
beautify the entire community.
Section 2. The City Commission supports the designation of"historic tree" for the specimen
57-inch DBH (diameter at breast height) Southern Live Oak tree located near Lake Maria in
City of Winter Springs
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Trotwood Park, 701 Northern Way (GPS decimal degree coordinates 28.679731, -81.262529) in
Winter Springs,Florida.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes the designation of the 57-inch DBH
(diameter at breast height) Southern Live Oak tree located near Lake Maria in Trotwood Park, 701
Northern Way (GPS decimal degree coordinates 28.679731, -81.262529) in Winter Springs,
Florida,as a"historic tree"under the provision of Section 5-8,Code of Ordinances,City of Winter
Springs, Florida.
Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,phrase, word, or portion
of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the 12th day of July, 2021.
Kevin McCann,Mayor
ATTEST:
CHRISTIAN GOWAN, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs
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