HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-25 Historic Tree Designations CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA,TO DESIGNATE
A 31.5 INCH IN DIAMETER SPECIMEN BALD CYPRESS
TREE LOCATED AT 2200 SHEPARD ROAD AND A 54
INCH IN DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE LOCATED AT
THE INTERSECTION OF SHEOAH BOULEVARD AND
MOREE LOOP SOUTH; AS HISTORIC TREES,AS PER
THE CITY'S ARBOR CODE,TREE PROTECTION AND
PRESERVATION ORDINANCE NO. 2003-22.
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 topsoils by wind and water, 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 wants to preserve large canopy and 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 both
the specimen 31.5 inch Bald Cypress tree located at 2200 Shepard Road and for the specimen 54
inch Live Oak tree located at the southern intersection of Moree Loop and Sheoah Boulevard, in
Winter Springs, Florida.
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Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes, the designation of a specimen
31.5 inch Bald Cypress tree located at 2200 Shepard Road and a specimen 54 inch Live Oak tree
located at the southern intersection of Moree Loop and Sheoah Boulevard, in Winter Springs,
Florida, as `historic trees' under the provision of Section 5-8 of the Tree Protection and
Preservation Ordinance (Arbor Ordinance 2003-22).
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resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.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.
RESOLVED BY the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a
regular meeting assembled this 13th day of August 2012.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS ,LORIDA
By: G ; �,'� 'sIi
CH RLES iI Y, 1� OR
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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IRENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
The City of Winter Springs only:
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By: / ..
•NTHON A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
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