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WINTER SPRINGS UTILITY I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
110 NORTH FLAMINGO AVENUE
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708
Telephone (407) 327-2669
Fax (407) 327.4751
DATE:
July 12, 1999
TO:
Kip Lockcuff, Public Works Director
Alan Hill, Public Works Superintendent ~
FROM:
RE:
Holiday Decoration Inventory
There are currently 49 pole mount decorations in inventory. The inventory is as follows:
34 - 8 foot Xmas trees
(16 natural garland)
(18 cellophane garland)
2 - 6 foot snowflakes ( cellophane)
1 - 4 foot wreath (natural)
10 - 8 foot scrolls ( cellophane)
2 - 8 foot scrolled candles
Upon review of the condition of the decorations, it is my recommendation to replace 10
of the cellophane garland trees and refurbish the 16 natural garland trees. It is further
recommended that all trees are cellophane for consistency and increased visibility
cc: City Manager
Winter Springs Civic Association
Beautification Board
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
July 14, 1999
The Winter Springs City Commission
Care of Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Dear Mr. McLemore:
In our June 9th meeting, we were informed that one of our city residents, Alice Bard, a
biologist with the Department of Environmental Protection, (DEP) is requesting the city's
support with regards to a DEP suggestion that municipalities consider removing exotic,
invasive species from City property and rights-of-way. This move would follow in the
footsteps of other Florida cities that have adopted similar environmentally friendly plans.
One example is that the State of Florida has completely banned the sale, transport and
distribution of Chinese Tallow trees.
Exotic, invasive species such as Chinese Tallow, Melaleuca, Brazilian Pepper and others,
represent a destructive force in our natural environment that robs our native plant
communities of greenspace, water and nutrients; yet returns no environmental benefit.
These species have very few pests and reproduce at an alarming rate - often overrunning
native plant communities in the process. In allowing these noxious species to thrive on
City property, we are inadvertently contributing to the overall degradation of our natural
habitat.
It is the collective opinion of the Beautification of Winter Springs Board, that the city
should form a cooperative partnership with DEP and participates in the statewide
eradication effort to the best of our resources. Being a Tree City USA community, we
feel that adopting a 'zero-tolerance' attitude towards these destructive plant species will
send a message to our residents that Winter Springs is concerned not only about the
welfare of our citizens, but the environment which we all live in as well.
We would welcome your comments and suggestions with regards to attaining this goal.
Sincerely,
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Et~l Beecher, Chairperson
The Beautification of Winter Springs Board
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