Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials If Awarded To Accept The State Of Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services 2023 Urban And Community Forestry Matching Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 For The Installation Of Trees Citywide; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In The Amount Of $50,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget And Capital Improvement Plan.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Works requires comprehensive landscaping and maintenance, including tree planting and installation throughout the City. This service is required to maintain a healthy and beautiful environment for the best interest of the City.
The landscaping of Pembroke Road and 56th Avenue requires new trees to be installed and planted. This will require the implementation of a comprehensive program to supply all labor, equipment, and materials for the installation and planting along this area.
This project will cost the City $200,000.00 to complete, there is budgeted amount $150,000.00 available. The Department of Public Works has submitted a grant application with the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in the amount of $50,000.00. A portion of the $150,000.00 will go toward the matching funds required for the grant application.
The Interim Director of Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Commission if awarded authorize the appropriate City officials to execute all applicable grant documents with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Citywide Tree Installation Project.
Fiscal Impact:
The City will receive $50,000 of matching funds from the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to fund the Citywide Tree Installation Project.
State funding and the allocation of matching funds in the amount of $50,000 requires amending the approved FY 2023 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program as detailed in Exhibit 1, subject to approval of this resolution.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Annalie Holmes, Interim Director, Department of Public Works
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, Deputy City Manager, Public Safety