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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM F
Consent
Informational X
Pu blic Hearing
Regular
March 25.2002
Meeting
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REQUEST:
The Commlmity Development Department-Code Enforcement
Division requests the City Commission considers infonnation
regarding the Tree Bank.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is to request the City Commission
considers information regarding the Tree Bank.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
In Chapter 5 of the Code of Winter Springs, an option is provided that
allows the monetary contribution to the Tree Bank in lieu of actual tree
replacement. These funds are to used to augment and maintain the city
forest.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
The current balance in the Tree Bank is $29,525,50. These funds are the
result of contributions from residents and developers that removed living
trees from private property, but were either unable to replant on site, or did
not want to replant on site. The funds "carry over" from budget year to
budget year.
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Over the past 2 years we have used some of these funds to finance different
projects. These projects include;
Oak Hollow Park-trees and plants were used to line the pedestrian
walkway between Winding Hollow and Oak Forest subdivisions.
51 plants
Chelsea Woods- Trees were planted to buffer homes from the perk ponds
and the Expressway. Funds were also used to replace some city trees that
had died. The residents will maintain these trees.
25 plants
Town Center Grand Opening- a tree was donated to the Town Center to
celebrate Florida Arbor Day.
I plants
Davenport Glen Subdivision- Trees were planted on the rights-of-ways and
will be maintained by the residents.
45 plants
Southern Pine Beetle- Funds were used to help cover the cost of removing
several pine trees from rights-of-ways along Stoner Road that were
infested with Southern Pine Beetle. Public Works Department was not
able to cover the total cost of this unforeseen expense.
$1,748.98
Trotwood Park- Plantings were done around the ball cages and the tennis
courts.
37 plants
Water Treatment Plant- Trees were installed along the wall near the water
treatment plant on Northern Way.
25 plants
Carrington Woods- Trees were planted along Northern Way and are being
maintained by the residents of Carrington Woods.
43 plants
Fire Station at Moss Rd.- cooperative effort between the City and a Boy
Scout group to landscape, install and maintain a planting bed at the fire
station.
Plants were donated by the Scouts
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Central Winds Park- Trees were planted near the ball park parking areas to
replace some undesirable pine trees. Other tree plantings in the park have
been made.
45 plants
Hayes Road- Appropriate trees and shrubs were used to replace unsuitable
large trees that were planted under existing utility lines. These trees had
been extensively pruned which resulted in failure of the large limbs. The
trees became a hazard to residents walking or driving by the area.
94 plants
Police Department- Trees were installed along the retention area.
18 plants
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None required.
COMMISSION ACTION: