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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2026-16 RATIFYING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY PROGRAM FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE TREE CANOPY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE SIGNATORY; AND RESOLUTION NO. R2026-17 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY PROGRAM FOR THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE TREE CANOPY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE SIGNATORY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2026-17 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES GRANT FUNDS OF $50,000.
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GPOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE TREE CANOPY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2026-16 ratifying the Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for the Community Forestry Capacity Grant for the Wellington Environmental Preserve Tree Canopy Improvement Project; and authorizing the Mayor, Village Manager, or Deputy Village Manager to enter into said agreement; and approval of Resolution No. R2026-17 for a budget amendment to allocate the $50,000 in grant monies to the General Fund.
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EXPLANATION: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) administers the Community Forestry Capacity Grant Program to provide grants to promote better urban forest management and the resources necessary for the retention and expansion of community tree canopy throughout the State of Florida. Trees are a vital component of urban infrastructure but must be properly managed to maximize the benefits they provide to the community. By properly managing their tree infrastructure, communities can increase property values, tourism appeal, and the physical and mental health of residents, while reducing storm water runoff, energy consumption, and air and water pollution.
FDACS has awarded $50,000 in grant funding for the Wellington Environmental Preserve Tree Canopy Improvement Project. Wellington’s required match is $50,000 for a total project of $100,000.
Approval of Resolution No. R2026-16 authorizes the Mayor, Village Manager, or Deputy Village Manager to enter into an agreement with FDACS for the grant, and ratifies said agreement. Approval of the associated Budget Amendment Resolution No. R2026-17 will allocate the grant monies for the Project.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
FISCAL IMPACT: The budget amendment will allocate $50,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund grant revenues and the Wellington Environmental Preserve project expense.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Respecting the Environment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2026-16 ratifying the Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for the Community Forestry Capacity Grant for the Wellington Environmental Preserve Tree Canopy Improvement Project; and authorizing the Mayor, Village Manager, or Deputy Village Manager to enter into said agreement; and approval of Resolution No. R2026-17 for a budget amendment to allocate the $50,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Fund.