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Home My WebLink About2011 02 14 Informational 106 Information on 2010 Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation COMMISSION AGENDA CONSENT INFORMATIONAL X ITEM 106 R February 14, 2011 Mir. r /De.t. Meeting Authorization I V REQUEST: The Community Development Department, Arbor Division, is informing the City Commission regarding Winter Springs being named a 2010 Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. SYNOPSIS: Each year local governments around the country have an opportunity to participate in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Program. For more than 21 years the City of Winter Springs has continued to exceed the qualifications for Tree City USA and has received the `Growth Award' now for 13 years in a row. Staff is proud to announce that our City has once again been recommended by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, for award in both categories under the Tree City USA Program. CONSIDERATIONS: Participation in Tree City USA benefits cities and local governments in six (6) ways, as summarized below: • Provides initial direction for an urban forestry program. • Education of Citizens is facilitated and promoted. • Improved public image and increased pride in the community. • Financial assistance advantages are secured through increased opportunity. • Publicity opportunities are created in surrounding municipalities. To participate in the Tree City USA Program, four standards must be met to qualify for award: (1) the applicant shall have a Tree Board or Department, (2) the applicant shall have a Tree Care or Arbor Ordinance, (3) the applicant shall have a Community Forestry Program, and (4) the applicant shall hold an Arbor Day Celebration and Proclamation Ceremony. Winter Springs is now celebrating over 21 years as a Tree City USA. `Growth Award' is given to communities that go beyond the four standards of Tree City USA to accumulate points from specific projects that demonstrate improvement and growth of local tree care. A community that receives the growth award for 10 years or more, and has met stringent qualification criteria each consecutive year, is qualified to become a Tree City USA Sterling Community. Winter Springs has received the Growth Award for 13 years in a row and continues to receive the coveted `Sterling Communities Award' for 2010. PUBLIC INPUT: The Tree City USA Program is promoted throughout the year to residents in Winter Springs through various publications by the City and the Annual Arbor Day Celebration. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no additional cost to the City for participation in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Program. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City Manager; City Attorney /Staff; placed in Press Packets; placed in the City Hall (Lobby) City Commission Meeting binder; and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Further, information related to this Agenda Item has been sent to media/press representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, all Homeowner's Associations on file with the City, all individuals who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Department Directors; and also 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. ATTACHMENTS: A. Arbor Day Foundation Letters To Kevin Smith - Dated December 23, 2010. 1. Tree City USA Letter 2. Tree City Growth Award Letter 7' ! ti, /U C.-C- SSS 7 `-S; r F lorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services r. 0' ' ' CHARLES H. BRONSON, Commissioner -4' ' y The Capitol • Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0800 006 i' : > - -r�' www.cloacs.state.fl.us Please Respond to: FM Division of Forestry Forest Management Bureau CFA 3125 Conner Blvd. C25 Tree City Tallahassee, FL 32399 -1650 December 23, 2010 Mr. John Rosenow Executive Director National Arbor Day Foundation 211 North 12 Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 Dear Mr. Rosenow: . The city of Winter Springs, Florida has filed the attached application for recertification as a Tree City USA. The application and supporting documentation has been examined by my staff and we feel that all standards for recertification have been met. Accordingly, I recommend that the city of Winter Springs, FL be recertified as a Tree City USA 2010. Sincerely, CHARLES H. BRONSON COMMISSIO ER OF AGRICULTURE e,--L James R. Karels, Director Division of Forestry JRK/saf Attachment cc: Michael Mingea, City Arborist, Winter Springs, FL Sean Gallagher, District Manager, Orlando District Dana Sussmann, Senior County Forester, Orlando District .-.*: ftesh Mita. Florida Agriculture and Forest Products One �r ,N i C C SEs,� 1 a ^~ --- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services .a' CHARLES H. BRONSON, Commissioner y y �' , ,f � The Capitol • Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0800 -:, _• -:_ www. doacs.state.fl.us FM Please Respond to: CFA Division of Forestry Forest Management Bureau Tree City 3125 Conner Blvd C25 Tallahassee, FL 32399 -1650 December 23, 2010 Mr. John Rosenow Executive Director National Arbor Day Foundation 211 North 12 Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 . Dear Mr. Rosenow: The city of Winter Springs, Florida has submitted the attached application for the Tree City USA Growth Award 2010. The application and supporting documentation has been examined by my staff. We have determined that this community has met all requirements for the award. Accordingly, I recommend the award for the city of Winter Springs, Florida. Sincerely, CHARLES H. BRONSON COMMISSIONER OF • • . RICULTURE c,i,...,_ J am e s R. Karels, Director Division of Forestry JRK/saf Attachment cc: Michael Mingea, City Arborist, Winter Springs, FL Sean Gallagher, District Manager, Orlando District Dana Sussmann, Senior County Forester, Orlando District Flida. Florida Agriculture and Forest Products Over $1(X) Billion for Viol-i(1 Y : r.n 11rtInv