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Home My WebLink About2014 01 13 Informational 201 Tree City USA 2013 COMMISSION AGENDA Informational X Consent ITEM 201 public Hearings g Regular January 13, 2014 KL RS Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Community Development Department, Arbor Division, is informing the City Commission that Winter Springs has been named a 2013 Tree City USA and a recipient of the Growth Award 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. This is the 24th year that the City of Winter Springs has continued to exceed the qualifications for Tree City USA and has received the coveted Growth Award for 14 years in a row. Staff is proud to announce that our City has once again been approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, for award in these categories under the Tree City USA Program. CONSIDERATIONS: Participation in Tree City USA benefits cities in the following ways: • Provides direction for an urban forestry program • Facilitates and promotes arbor education among residents • Increased pride and improved public image of the community • Improved financial assistance opportunities To participate in the Tree City USA Program, four standards must be met to qualify for the award: . The applicant must have a Tree Board Informational 201 PAGE 1 OF 2-January 13,2014 • The applicant must have an Arbor Ordinance • The applicant must have a Community Forestry Program • The applicant must hold an Arbor Day Celebration and Proclamation Ceremony • Winter Springs is now celebrating 24 years as a Tree City USA The 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 14 years in a row and continues to receive the coveted Sterling Communities Award. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no additional cost to the City for participation in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Program, however, continued participation affords the City a higher ranking when applying for many grants involving forestry and beautification, in addition to many other benefits of the program. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been 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. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. ATTACHMENTS: Tree City USA and Growth Award Confirmation Letters Informational 201 PAGE 2 OF 2-January 13,2014 FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE THE CONNER BUILDING (850)488-4274 3125 CONNER BOULEVARD TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-1650 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSIONER ADAM H. PUTNAM December 16, 2013 Mr. John Rosenow Executive Director Arbor Day Foundation 211 North 12th 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 have 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 for the year of 2013. Sincerely, James R. Karels, Director Florida Forest Service JRK/cm Enclosure cc: Ms. Stephanie Wolfe, Forestry Contact, Winter Springs, FL Sean Gallagher, District Manager, Orlando District Dana Sussmann, Senior Forester, Orlando District Fresh 1-800-HELPFLA Fbiida. www.FreshFrornFlorida.com Nags 1 of 1 Print this pago p�o�NA `Tree City USA 2013 Application for Certification 7121;1, (IT) I.`t The Tree City USA award is in recognition of work completed by the community during the 20L3 calendar year. As Mayor or Equivalent of the Community of Winter Springs T herewith make application for this community to be officially certified/recer-tified as a Tree City USA for 2013,having achieved the standards set forth by the Arbor pay Foundation as noted below. Standard 1: A Tree Board or Department Community has a Tree Board only Tree Board Chair Charles Lacey Tree Board Chairperson 407-327-5956 clacey @,,wintcrspringsfl.org Standard 2: A Community Tree Ordittance ✓ Our community ordinance is on record Standard 3:A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at.Least$2 Per Capita Totat Community Forestry Fxpenditures $230037.20 Community Population 33568 Per Capita Spending $6.85 Stan/dard 4:An Arbor Day Obse sate and Proclamation V Official Arbor Day proc ion is on record Mayor quivalcrik Signature Title Date Application Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester: Winter Springs The above named comtnunity has made formal applications to this office. l am pleased to advise you that we revicwcd the application and h e concluded ilia"bascd on th info ation contained herein,said community is eligible to be certified as a l ree City A community,far the 013 a endar-- r,having in my opinion met the four standards required for recognition. State Forestcr gnat rte Title to la Arl)t►r Dav I tttttttl.ttit�tt' .. r .. Print this page Mary Matthews Staff Assistant otm•aspx 12/10/2013 Florida Forest Service 3125 Conner Boulevard, Rm 261 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650 The Arbor Day Foundation- Portal Page 1 of 4 Winter Springs 2013 APPLICATION I.MFORMATION Status : Pending state coordinator approval Community Name:Winter Springs Community Website: www.winterspringsfl.org Mayor or Equivalent: City Forestry Contact: Portal Login Contact: Kevin Smith Stephanie Wolfe Stephanie Wolfe 1126 E. SR 434 1126 E. SR 434 1126 E State Road 434 Winter Springs , FL 32708 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Winter Springs, FL 32708 407-327-6584 407-327-6584 swolfe @winterspringsfl.org swoife @winterspringsfi.org Standard 1 -A Tree Board or Department Community Type: Community has a Tree Board only Frequency of Meetings: Bi-Monthly Chairperson: Tree Board Members: Charles Lacey Jean Hovey 733 Bear Creek Circle Winter Springs, FL 32708 Rick Brown Pam Carroll Cade Resnick Joanne Krebs Dept. Chair/City Manager: Standard 2 -A Community Tree Ordinance https://portal.arborday.org/ApplicationPrintView.aspx?pr=0 12/13/2013 FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE THE CONNER BUILDING (850)681-5800 3125 CONNER BOULEVARD ! TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-1650 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES Co1V missIONER ADAM H. PUTNAM December 16, 2013 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 the Tree City USA Growth Award 2013. The application and supporting documentation has been examined by my staff and we feel that all standards for the Growth Award have been met. Accordingly, I recommend this award for the City of Winter Springs, FL for 2013. Sincerely, James R. Karels, Director Florida Forest Service JRK/non Enclosure cc: Ms. Stephanie Wolfe, Forestry Contact, Winter Springs,FL Sean Gallagher, District Manager, Orlando District Dana Sussmann, Senior Forester, Seminole County 1-800-HELPFLA a. www.FreshFromF]orida.com Page I of l Tree City USA Growth Award 2013 Application for Certification TREE CITY USA As Mayor or Equivalent of the Community of Winter Springs I herewith make application for this community to receive the Tree City USA Growth Award as we: • Certified as a Tree City USA last year and have submitted an Application for Recertification this year. • Spent at least as much on our community forestry program this year($230,037.20)as we did last year($228,627.40). • .Earned 10 or more points according to Growth Award Eligible Activities(which were new or significantly improved during 2013) • Attached documentation for each Eligible Activity for which we seek recognition as listed below.(Appropriate documentation includes narrative descriptions,copies of documents,copies of printed brochures,and newspaper clippings) City Forestry Contact: Stephanie Wolfe City Arborist 407-327-6584 swolfe@wi.niempHogsfl.org winiempHogsfl.org Activities Activity# Activity Name Points Earned Al Publications 2 CI Tree-Maintenance Budget 9 dotal Points: I I Ala, WIZ113 aypror tvalent Signature Title Date Growth Award Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester: Winter Springs The above named comn unity has made formal application to!Ws office.l am pleased to advise you that we reviewed the application and have c eluded that,based on the i rmat' I co rained hercin,said community is eligible to receive the Tree City USR Gro Award for the 2013 eaten y ,havi in my opinion met the Growth Award Grit ria specified in this application State Forester Signature Title Pate 6��roArbor I n.y Fbundatioif' Mary Matthews Staff Assistant Florida Forest Service 3125 Conner Boulevard, Rtn 261 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650 https:/I portal.arborday.org/gaSignatureFormPrint.aspx 12/12/2013