AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAWGRASS VILLAGE I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. APPLICATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR A MULTI-PHASE LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT TO REDESIGN THE STREET TREE MASTER PLAN.
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BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Sawgrass Village I Homeowners Association, is requesting $5,200 in matching grant funds from the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program. The proposed project seeks to enhance the aesthetics and sustainability of the community by revising the street tree plan to include the "Right Tree, Right Place" principles. The project is eligible under the multi-phase design project category of the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program Guidelines. The Sawgrass Village I community is located on the south side of Copans Road, east of Lyons Road. Access to the community is from NW 44 Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to enhancing community aesthetics and promoting a positive environmental image; this grant project furthers this strategic initiative. The applicant has proposed a two part multi-phase project. Phase I proposes to design a new street tree plan for the Sawgrass Village I community. Phase II of the multi-phase project proposes to install common area trees, utilizing the new street tree plan. The Sawgrass Village I original street tree design material is no longer compatible with surrounding areas due to their size and growth habit. The City has been working with the applicant to address these issues. The applicant is procuring the design services of Craven Thompson & Associates Inc. to review the current conditions and provide solutions through a new street tree master plan. This grant application is for Phase I (design) of the proposed project. The City anticipates receiving the Phase II (installation) application in FY21. If approved, Sawgrass Village I would be the fourth Neighborhood Enhancement Grant in FY 2020. To date, $43,750 has been awarded from...
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