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ITEM: RATIFICATION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES (FDACS) URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING PROJECT GRANT
THIS GRANT SUPPORTS INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING ON WELLINGTON TRACE.
ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2025-66 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES (FDACS) URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING PROJECT GRANT.
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES (FDACS) URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AND PLANTING PROJECT GRANT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Ratification of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Urban and Community Forestry Capacity Grant Program Invasive Species Removal and Planting Project Agreement and Resolution No. R2025-66 Budget Amendment for $15,093.55 in grant monies amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund said project revenue and expenditures.
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EXPLANATION: This grant of $15,093.55 provides for the removal of exotic and invasive tree species and the planting of 11 native trees on the Wellington Trace site (adjacent to the Old Wellington Mall). There is no required match.
Approval of Resolution No. R2025-66 amends the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the $15,093.55 grant.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the budget amendment will allocate total award proceeds of $15,093.55 to revenues and expenditures for the project.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Ratification of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Urban and Com...
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