Item 4DAGENDA ITEM # 4D
APRIL 14, 2008
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA: Approve Designated Streets for the Tree Planting Program
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P.E., Public Works Director ~--~
DATE: April 7, 2008
BACKGROUND: The City implemented a tree planting program in 2002 to
assist with maintaining the tree canopy and beauty of the City. We have
installed over 600 trees on the right-of--way areas and parks throughout
the City over the past several years. This year staff proposes to offer oak,
drake elm, crape myrtle and holly trees for homeowners to plant in the
following areas:
Mayport Corridor: George Street, Rose Street, Orchid Street, W. 1St Street,
W Stn Street, W. Stn Street, and Francis Ave. ;
Seaspray area: Nautical Blvd, Vikings Lane, Seaspay Ave., Helmsmen
Lane, Buoy Lane.
In addition, the City will offer new trees for adoption by residents at all
locations where dead /dying bay trees have been removed from the right of way
(9 trees).
If insufficient homeowners volunteer to adopt trees to meet the desired
total, Staff will plant and maintain oak, drake elm and holly trees in the City Right
of Way in the proposed areas. In addition, the City will plant and maintain trees
at the Stocks and Violet Street cul de sacs at bike paths and along Sandpiper
Lane.
BUDGET: Funds for this program are in the Tree Replacement Fund, account
number 112-6020-537-3400, with $9500 allocated for this year.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve designated streets for the Tree Planting
Program
ATTACHMENTS: Tree Adoption Agreement
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
April 14"' Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM # 4D
APRIL 14, 2008
City of Atlantic Beach
1200 Sandpipe Lane
Atlantic Beach, FL 32333
(904) 247-5834
(904) 247-5843- Fax
Dear Atlantic Beach Resident:
To increase the beauty and tree canopy in Atlantic Beach, the City has designated several
areas in which to plant trees. The tree(s) will be planted on the
right of way or on private property within ten feet of the right of way and we are asking
the homeowners and renters to assist with maintaining the tree(s). If you would like to
assist the City in this effort, please complete the form below and return it no later than
. For additional information, please call (904) 247-5834.
City of Atlantic Beach Tree Maintenance Agreement
Date:
Name of Citizen
agree to
take responsibility of the newly planted tree at
Address
Telephone Number
on the public right of way adjoining my property or on my property within ten feet of
the right of way. I will be willing to maintain tree(s) based on the
following list of requirements:
^ Watering-Fill the ring at the base of the tree(s) completely 3 times a week, for
o ths.
^ Fix water ring if damaged
^ Keep Mulched
^ Keep trimmed
^ Fertilize once yearly with one cup of 6-6-6, 8-8-8, or 10-10-10 tree fertilizer,
found at your local hardware store.
^ Please keep in mind this maintenance is for the life of the tree.
Signature of Owner Signature of Renter
April 14'" Regular Meeting