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RESOLUTION NO. 17-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FLORIDA
HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM IN AN
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $83,600.00 FOR UPGRADING THE
GRIFFIN ROAD/1-95 INTERCHANGE AND MEDIANS ALONG 1-95
WEST TO THE CITY LINE AT SW 35TH AVENUE; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMIT MATCHING FUNDS IN AN
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $83,500.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE SAID APPLICATION; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA.
Section 1. That the city manager is hereby authorized to apply to the Florida
Department of Transportation for the Florida Highway Beautification Grant Program in the
approximate amount of$83,500.00 for upgrading Griffin Road/1-95 Interchange and medians
along Griffin Road immediately East of 1-95 and immediately West of 1-95 to Anglers Avenue; a
copy of which application is attached and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit"A", is
approved and appropriate city officials are directed to execute same.
Section 2. That the city manager is hereby authorized to commit matching funds in
the approximate amount of$83,500.00 in accordance with the Florida Highway Beautification
Grant Program, such matching funds to be appropriated from prior years surplus.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 17-99
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 26" DAY OF JANUARY, 1999.
OR-COMMISSIONER
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MAYOR CALI - YES
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COMMISSIONER MIKES-YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
By: I - i
HO ASJ.ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
2 RESOLUTION NO. 17-99
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FORAI 850y06"l
FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION ENVIRONMENT- M92
COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATION Page I of T
General Instructions: Please complete all items in this application following specific
instructions carefully. All attached typed pages must be 8 Ih" X 11"; attached sketches, plans
and maps must be no larger than 2' X 3' and at an appropriate scale with appropriate legends.
When completed, 9 copies of the application form and 9 copies of all required sketches, plans,
cost estimates and resolutions should be delivered to the appropriate District Maintenance
Engineer (addresses are on the last page) no later than February 1 6f each year. Please keep
at least 2 copies, with original signatures, of all materials in your files; these will be needed if
you are awarded a grant(to be attached to the Maintenance and Grant Agreements). If you have
any questions, please call the appropriate District Maintenance Engineer for assistance.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applicant must be a local government agency or local
Highway Beautification Council. Please attach evidence of local government approval of this
application (Resolution 1) if applicant is a local Highway Beautification Council. Be sure to
indicate the fiscal year in which you want this application to be considered.
Applicant Name:
Contact Name:
Position or Title:
Address:
Phone k: ( )
Participating Organization(s):
In which fiscal year is this project desired? (i.e., 1990-91)
The undersigned, hereby certifies, all parts of the application and required Grant
information have been read and understood and that all information submitted is true and
correct and represents the desires of the City or County government where the project is
to be installed.
Signature: Date:
Title:
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FORM 810.06001
ENVIRONMENT.10192
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Project Information: Please inciude in the project package:
1. A map which shows the exact location of the project within the State, county and
city where proposed,
-2. A written Project Description (witifphotographs if possible),.
3. A conceptual perspective sketch of the proposed project,
4. . A detailed list of plant materials, fertilizers, soil amendments and all other
materials included in the project,
5. Detailed cost information for each of the Eligible Grant categories (noting
whether they are wholesale or retail costs),
6. Detailed cost information for each of the Applicant Matching Project Costs
categories (noting whether they are wholesale or retail costs),
-� 7. Detailed design and construction plans.
The following data are for use by the Council in Ranking the project applications:
Location of the Project:
County: City:
U.S./S.R.# Local Name:
Length of Project:From: (Miles or feet)
To:
Summary of Fitathle Grant Proiect Costs (to be paid for by the Grant):
Sprinkler/irrigation system (purchase/install) -
Plant materials, fertilizer, soil amendments — $
Labor for installation of the Plantings $
TOTAL ELIGIBLE GRANT COSTS $
Summary of Aoplicant Matching Project Costs (Local Government Share, not including
continuing maintenance):
Plant Materials
Water (trucked or irrigation System)Labor for for installation (include estimate of volunteer labor costs) g
Establishment Period Costs (labor etc.)
Other (identify) $
$
$
TOTAL APPLICANT MATCHING COSTS $
TOTAL PROTECT COST $
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FORM 850-060-01
ENVIRONMENT-10192
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE: The following information is requested primarily for use by the
governmental body which will sign the Maintenance and Grant Agreements in the event the
project is awarded a Grant. The Florida Highway Beautification Council will review the data
and compare it to the project plans in order to ensure award of low maintenance projects.
ESTIMATE OF APPLICANT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS
Water $
Sprinkler/irrigation System $
Landscaped Areas $
Safety $
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS $
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FORM 850.06601
FNV'RONMFNT.10197
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APPLICANT ASSURANCES; The person preparing this Application should initial each of the
following to indicate that the Application is complete. Each of these items should be contained
in a resolution, passed by the local government's governing body, which approves the
application and authorizes the chief executive officer of the local government to execute
agreements and documents associated with the grant
If Applicant is a local Highway Beautification Council, evidence of local government
approval of this application is attached. (Resolution #1)
The Application is being transmitted to the District Maintenance Engineer who maintains
the state highway section for which the Project is planned.
_ All requested items (location map; a written project description; a conceptual perspective
sketch of the project; detailed list of plant materials and fertilizers; detailed cost information for
Eligible and Applicant costs; and detailed design and construction plans) are attached and
match the summary information contained in the application form.
_ The project meets all the Department of Transportation requirements for safety as related
to the placement of plant materials within the right-of-way, line of sight obstructions, and sight
distance (per Index 700 and the Department's Guidelines for Landscaping Along State
Highways).
— The local governing body agrees to execute the attached Maintenance and Grant
Agreements, modified only to include the details of the responsibilities of both the Department
and the local government appropriate to this project if a grant is awarded. (Resolution N2).
The local governing body understands the attributes to be used by the Highway
Beautification Council to prioritize all projects (listed in the last section of this form), and has
addressed all those attributed to the maximum extent possible.
END OF APPLICANT SECTION
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FORM 850-06U1
ENVIRONMENT. 10,92
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SUFFICIENCY DETERMINATION: This section is to be completed by the appropriate
District Maintenance Engineer within 60 calendar days after receipt; then, 8 of the 9 copies
should be mailed to the Council's Staff Coordinator (see attached list). Agreement that the
Application is sufficient means that the Application and all attachments are complete and appear
accurate; all safety, sight obstruction, and sight distance criteria have been met; the Department
Landscaping Guidelines have been followed; and a proper resolution(s) is included. If the
Application must be sent back to the Applicant, please send a copy of the transmittal letter to
the Staff Coordinator; clearly stating why it is being returned.
District Maintenance Engineer:
Name and Title:
Date Received:
Application is Sufficient (Sign):
COMMENTS:
Staff Coordinator:
Name and Title: Gary Henry L.A
Date Received:
Application is Complete (Sign):
COMMENTS:
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' FORM g50.0w-01
ENVIRON6IENT.10/92
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COUNCIL ACTION: This section is to be completed by the Department of Transportation
Highway Beautification Council.
Score Attribute
-- 1. Appropriateness of design for the location.
2• Use of desirable native, hybrid native, or naturalized plant materials.
3• Use of wildflowers.
4. Irrigation requirements matched to plant needs (water conservation should be
emphasized).
5. Emphasis on low maintenance requirements.
6. Aesthetic value.
7. Contribution to noise abatement, visual screening, and/or the correction of other
environmental problems.
--- 8• Evidence of local government and community support.
— 9. Use of imaginative design concepts.
10. Provisions for minimal impacts on traffic safety during maintenance operations.
11. Contribution to an area wide or regional beautification plan,
12. Cost effectiveness.
13. Feasibility of installation and maintenance.
Total Score
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FORM 8504160-01
FNVIRONMEM- 10/92
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District Maintenance Engineer Counties of Responsibility
District 1 Maintenance Engineer Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades,
801 North Broadway Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee,
Bartow, Florida 33830-1249 Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota
(813)533-8181
District 2 Maintenance Engineer Alachua, Baker,. Bradford, Clay,
South Marion Street Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist,
Lake City, Florida 32056-1089 Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam,
(904)752-3300 Madison, Nassau, St. Johns, Suwannee,
- Taylor, Union
District 3 Maintenance Engineer Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin,
US 90 East Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson,
Chipley, Florida 32428-9990 Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa;
(904)738-0250 Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton,
Washington
District 4 Maintenance Engineer Broward, Indian River, Martin, Palm
780 S.W. 24th Street Beach, St. Lucie
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315-2696
(305)524-8621
District 5 Maintenance Engineer Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Lake, Marion,
719 South Boulevard Orange, .Osceola, Seminole, Sumter,
DeLand, Florida 32731-0047 Volusia
(904)7342171
District 6 Maintenance Engineer Dade, Monroe
1000 N.W. I IIth Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
(305)470-5351
District 7 Maintenance Engineer Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas
1300 North Westshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33607-4612
(813)286-2368
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MATERIALS FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND USE:
The Florida Statute Which Established the Grant Program
° The Draft Rule Developed to Implement the Statute
The Draft Highway Landscaping Rule
° The Florida Xeriscape Statutes
A Summary of the Ten Steps in the Grant Program
° An Example of a Completed Application Form and a Resolution Approving its
Transmittal
° An Example of a Completed Standard Maintenance Memorandum of
Agreement and a Resolution Approving its Execution (these will be required
only if you receive a grant)
° An Example of a Completed Standard Grant Memorandum of Agreement and
a Resolution Approving its Execution (these will be required only if you
receive a grant)
° An Example of a Completed Standard Grant Memorandum of Agreement and
a Resolution Approving its Execution (these will be required only if you
receive a grant)
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Ch.339 TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND PLANNING F.S. 1991
4. Eslablrsh rules for evaluating and pncnu:ing the
grant requests.The rules must mclude.but ale not isry
lied to,an examination of eacn grant's aesthetic value.
cost effectiveness, level of local support. leas:bliav of
339.24 Beautification of state transportation facili• Installation and maintenance,and compliance wim sale
ties.—The department shall plan a statewide beautifica and federal regulations.
lion program for state transportation facilities and shalf 5. Maintain a prioritized list of approved grant
only expend funds for such program as specifically requests. The list must include recommenced lunc.ng
appropriated by the Legislature. A state beautificalion levels for each request and.if staged Implementation s
project grant requested under this section may not be appropriate, fundlrr requirements for each stage snail
initiated or funded until a maintenance agreement has be provided.
peen executed between the department and the appro 6. Assess the feasibility of planting and maintamino
pirate local governmental entity. Indigenous wildflowers and plants, instead of soil
e+.l«r.-, 155.Ch r-a 1955:< 2.cn 6t-1-9.is 21.35 cn 69-105 , groundcovers, along the rights-of-way of state roads
:b 73-le9$ wl.Ch r,-.a.: 56 rb re-n s U m eJa.r No m 9a-1._
1 2_1 97-131 and highways.In making such assessment,the cduncli
shall utilize data from other stales which include mdice.
'339.2405 Florida Highway Beautification Council. ncus wildflower and plant species in their highway vege-
(1) There is created within the Oepartment of Trans tatrve management systems.The council shall complete
porlation the Florida Highway Beautification Council. It Its assessment and present a report to the head of the
shall Consist of seven members appointed by the Gover. department by July 1. 1988.
nor. All appointed members must be residents of this (b) The council may,at the request of the head of the
state.One member must be a licensed landscape arcrr department.review and make recommendations on any
sect.one member must be a representative of the Flor other highway beautification matters relating to lne
Ida Federation of Garden Clubs.Inc.,one member must State Highway System.
be a representative of the Florida Nurserymen and (8) The head of the department shat! prov!ae from
Growers Association,one member must be a represent. existing personnel such staff support services tc the
alive of the department as designated by the head of the council as are necessary :o enable the council to iuil6i
department, one member must be a representative of its duties and responsibilities.
the'Deoartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (9) Local highway beautification councils may be
and two members must be private Citizens. The mem., created by local governmental entities or by'the Legisla.
hers of the council shall serve at the pleasure of the Gov. lure. Prior to being submitted to the counc,l, a grant
mor request must be approved by the local government or
(2) The first Chairman of the council shall be Casio. governments of the area in which the project:s located.
haled pv the Governor and shall serve as Chairman br (10) The head of life depahmenl,aller receiving rec
2 years Each suosequerl Chairman shall be selected b'. ommendations Irom the council. shall award grants Id
:ne :ouncil mew-ers and Shall serve a 2-year term. local governmental entities (hat have submdlect gran!
q Tne counc,l shall meet no less than semiannual,• requests for beauli icalion of roads on P'e Slate Hinr
31:hit call of the chairman or,m his absence or Incapac way System arid whVI requests are on the CuuCG:,s
Iv at hie Call of the head of the department.Four men' anoroved list The grants shall be awarded in the order
hers stall constitute a quorum(or the purpose of exec they appear on the council's prior t:zed list and n
c:sin; all o' the powers of the council A vole of the accordance with available funding.
malor'l,of the members present shall be sufficient for (11) Stale higl ray beautification g-ants may b_
all actions of the council requested only for projects :o beautify through land.
Of The Council members shall serve without pay but scaping roads on the Slate Highway System The grant
shall be entitled to per diem and travel expenses pursu. request shall identify all costs associated with the prop
ant to s 112061 ect.including sprinkler systems,plant materials,equip.
(51 A member of the council may not participate in ment, and labor. A grant shall provide for the costs of
any discussion or decision to recommend grants to any purchase and installation of a sprinkler system•the cost
qualified local government with which the member is of plant materials and fertilizer,and may provide for the
associated as a member of the governing body or as an costs for labor essociated with the installation of the
employee or with which the member has entered into a plantings. Each local government that receives a grant
contractual arrangement shall be responsible for any costs for water,for the main.
(6, Tne council may prescribe, amend, and repeal tenance of the sprinkler system,for the maintenance of
bylaws governing the manner in which the business of the landscaped areas in accordance with a maintenance
the council is condf -led agreement with the department•and, except as other
wise provided in the grant.for any costs for labor associ.
(7)lal The duties of the council shall ated with the installation of the plantings. The depart
1 Provide information 10 focal goveerr nmm ents and men[ may provide. by contract. services to maintain
local highway beadtillcationts program,
regarding the slate such landscaping at a level not to exceed the cost of
highway 2A cept beautification t r grants program, routine maintenance of an equivalent untandscaped
2 Accept grant requests from local governments. area.
3 Review grant requests[orcompliance with coun' (12) The council shall annually submit to the head of
cif rules the Department of Transportation a p,oposal recom
mending the level of gran( funding
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V. 7, p. 580-13 HIGHWAY BEAL-TIFICATION COUNCIL 14.92.004
CHAPTER 14.92 (12) "Applicant' shall mean any individual.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION organization, or government who completes the
COUNCIL application and submits it with all requirements for
a Highway Beautification Grant.
14-92.001 Purpose. (13) "Fiscal Year"shall be as defined in Section
14-92.002 Definitions. 215.01,Florida Statutes.
14-92.003 Duties of the Council.(Repealed) (14) "Grant Year"shall be the same as Fisal
14.92.004 Grant Application Procedure. Year.
14.92.005 Reviewing and Processing of (15) "Governing Body" shall be as defined in
Grant Applications by the Chapters 125 and 165, Florida Statutes.
Department.(Repealed) Specific Authority 334.0440). 339.240317)la) FS. Law
14-92.006 Maintenance of Beautification Implemented 339.2405 FS. Hvtory'Nrw 11-20-88.
Projects. Amended 7.1.90.10-6-92.
14-92.007 Prioritization of Gant
Applications by the Council. 14-92.003 Duties of the Council.
14-92.008 Award of Grants. Specific Authority 134.044(2). 339.2405131 — 171. (12)
14.92.009 Execution of Agreements and FS. Law implemented 339.2405 FS. History—Na,
Documents.(Repealed) I t-20.88.Repealed 10d-92.
14-92.010 Review of Projects Dur(ng and 14-92.004 Grant Application Procedure. The
After Construction. grant application procedure shall be administered
14-92.011 Forms. by the Department's District Maintenance
14-92.001 Purpose. The purpose of this rule Engineers. Local governments should contact the
chapter is to implement the provisions of Section appropriate District Maintenance Office prior to
339.2405, Florida Statutes, as revised, which beginning the application process to ensure the
established the Florida Highway Beautification qxroP?sod Highway Beautification Project is not
Council,for the purpose of administering the state within the limits of a proposed FOOT construction
highway beautification grant program. project in the five year work program so there will
Speelftr Atthorin• 33t044(21. 339.2401(7)10) FS. Law, be no conflicts. The specific processing steps to be
Implemented 119.2401 FS.History—New 11.2048. followed arc:
(1) The Local Government shall submit grant
14-92.002 Definitions. For purpose of this requests on a completed Florida Highway
rule chapter: Bautifiation Grant Application, Form
(1) "Local Government'means a municipality, 850-060-01. 07/92, to the Department's District
county or special district as defined in Section Maintenance Engineer having jurisdiction over the
165.03](5),Florida Statutes. state highway on which the beautification project is
(2) "Council" means the Florida Highway proposed. This application shall designate the
Bautification Council as defined by Section Department of Transportation focal year in which
339.2405(l),Florida Statutes. the local government would like the application
(3) "Department" means the Florida considered for council action and possible funding.
Department of Transportation: (2) The grant application shall be complete and
(4) "Secretary" means the Secretary.of the shall contain all of the information required in
Florida Department of Transportation. Section 339.2405(11), Florida Statutes,including
(5) "State Highway"means a highway officially construction ready plans.The specific information
designated as being part of the state highway required shall be documented and explained on the '
system. application or any instructions distributed by the
(6) "Chairman" means the chairman of the Department with the application form. The local
Florida Highway Beautification Council. government may make corrections, additions or
(7) "District Maintenance Engineer"means the deletions to the applications and resubmit them at
individual responsible for the permitting processes any time prior to the due date as required in
of the Department within the geographic District 14-92.004(3)below.
boundaries. Each District has a District (3) Applications may be submitted to the
Maintenance Engineer responsible for the review. Department at any timeof the year.In order for the
approval and issuance of permits to perform work council to consider an application for any fiscal
on rightof-way of the Department. year, an application must be received by the
(8) "District Secretary" means the senior appropriate District Maintenance Engineer by
manager over all operations within a Department February 1 of the prior fiscal year.
of Transportation District. (a) Any application received after the due date
(9) "District" means the districts as defined in for the fiscal year will be returned to the local
Section 20.23(4)(a),Florida Statutes. government.
(10) "Council's Staff Coordinator" means the (b) A local government may resubmit any
Department employee designated by the Secretary returned application for consideration for a future
to coordinate staff support to the Council. fiscal year.
(11) "Application" means a Florida Highway (c) In order to distribute the available funds to
Beautification Grant Application, Form the greatest number of applicants, each grant
850-060-01.07/92.and its associated attachments. award shall be limited too maximum of 10% of the
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(R. 10192)
14-92A07 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION V. 7, p. $80-14
total Florida Highway Beautification Council received, reviewed and approved by the
Grants budget or S25.000. whichever is grater. Department on which the Council has not taken
Applicants may submit an unlimited number of action. This report shall be provided to the
grant requests, for any number of project sites Chairman at intervals determined by the Council.
within their area. Specific Authority J34.044(2). 339.2405171(a). (11) FS.
(4) Upon receipt of an application,the District Law Implemented J39.1405 FS.Hisrory—New•11.2048.
Maintenance Engineer, within 60 days, shall Amended 7-1.90.104.91.
review and determine the sufficiency of the 14-92.005 Reviewing and Processing of Grant
application. Applications by the Department.
(5) The proposal must meet all Federal and Specific Authority 334.04412). 319.2405(7)(a). (11) FS.
State Regulations and all Department Jaw Implemented 339.1405, 481.321 FS.History,—New
requirements for safety as related to the placement 11.2048,Amended 7-1-90.Repealed 104-91.
of plant materials within the right of way of the
state highway,line of sight obstructions,and sight 14-92.006 Maintenance of Beautification
distance.The criteria to be met are described and Proieets.
documented in the Florida Department of (1) A State Highway Beautification grant
Transportation Standard Index Number 700, requested under this rule chapter may not be
contained in Roadway and,-Traffic, Design funded until a Maintenance Agreement has been
Smndardi for Design Construction, Maintenance executed between the Department and the _
and Utility Operations for Streets and Highways appropriate local government entity. This
on State Maintained Systems, incorporated by Maintenance Agreement shall detail the
reference under rule 14-40.005, - and the responsibilities for maintenance of the areas
Department's Landscaping Guidelines (Procedure landscaped or improved by the proposed project.
Topic No.: 6504)50.001-b), January 4, 1989, (2) If a beautification grant is awarded for a
incorporated herein by reference and made a part location where a Maintenance Agreement already
or the rules or the Department. Copies of these exists between the Department and a local
guidelines may be obtained by writing to: government, the area of the beautification grant
Environmental Management Office,605 Suwannee shall be removed from the area compensated for by
Street. Mail Station 37. Tallahassee, Florida the Maintenance Agreement so that no overlapping
32399.0450. payments will be provided by the Department.
(6) The Council shall deem certain plant species Specific Authority J34.044(2). 339,2405(7)(a). (11) FS.
that are prone to host disease or will displace Law Implemented 339.2403 FS.History—New 11.20-88.
desirable native species from their habitat in a Amended 104.92.
particular geographic area to be unacceptable for
right of way use and exclude their use as a 14-92.007 Prioritization of Grant Applications
landscape plant in the geographical areas where by the Council
these problems exist. (1) The Council shall develop a prioritized list
(7) All applications must comply with the ranking,in numerical order,all applications which
requirements of Scction.335.16,Florida Statutes. the Department has determined to be sufficient.
(8) The local government's governing body must (2) The Council shall review the applications of
have passed a resolution approving the grant each local government based on the following
application and authorizing the chief executive attributes:
officer of the local government to execute (a) Appropriateness of the design for the
agreements and documents associated wilh.lhe location.
grant request. (b) Use of desirable native, hybrid native or
(9) Signing and, sealing of landscaping plans naturalized plant materials.
submitted for consideration under the grant (e) Use of wildflowers.
program shall be in accordance with Part 11 of (d) Irrigation requirements matched to plant
Chapter 481. Florida Statutes, Landscape needs and water conservation requirements.
Architecture. (a) Emphasis on low maintenance requirements.
(10) After the District Maintenance Engineer (f) Aestheticvaluea.
has determined that the appliationis sufficient,the (g) Contribution to noise abatement. visual
District Maintenance Engineer shall sign the screening and/or the correction of other
application. This signature will indicate to the environmental problems.
Council that the application is sufficient,and that it (h) Evidence of local governmental and
is readf for action by the Council.The Department community support.
will return to the local government any applications (i) Use of imaginative design concepts.
which are not sufficient. 0) Provisions for minimal impacts on traffic
(11) The District Maintenance Engineer shall safety during maintenance operations.
then forward applications to the Council's staff (k) Contribution to an areawide or regional
coordinator. beautification plan.
(12) The Council's staff coordinator shall (1) Cost-effectiveness.
maintain a file or all sufficient applications (m) Feasibility of installation and maintenance.
received. A report shall also be maintained (3) The Council shall assign a numerical score
identifying all applications which have been to each application by:
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(a) Establishing a range of numbers weighted (b) The payment t�rmosrforaaions ntwhich the
for each attribute. Each attribute is assigned a Department penalties
11 take in the event of noncompliance
value range of ten points.
(b) Reviewing each application and assigning a by the local government.
y the Department
numerical score in the established range for each (todete mined) The ecompliathods ton e uwiit sed b with the terms Of the
attribute. '
(c) Summing all the attribute scores for a total graft and uthe agreement.
11 i39.]e03/71ta1. IIOr FS.
application numerical score.A perfect total scare is �Implemented 339.1e03 FS.History—Nrw I1-70-88,
130 points. Amended 7.1-90.106.92
(4) The application receiving the highest
numerical score shall be given the highest priority. 14.91009 Execution of Agreements and
Specific Authority 33e.0ee(1). 339.3e03(7Jla) FS.Law Specific
n ority 331.ONlZI. 339.31031711a1. 1101. Nll
Implemented 335.167. 339.7105 FS. Histor Ntw
11-20-88.Amended 106.93. FS. IA- Implemented 339.7103 FS. History—New
14-91008 Award of Gents. The Council shall
I1-2O-88.Amended 7.1.90.Repealed 106,92.
provide the Secretary a list of prioritized projects 14.91010 Review of Projects During and After
with recommended funding levels by the first day of Construction
the month preceding the start of each fiscal year. (1) The District Secretary shall ensure that the
(1) Offers of grant awards shall be made by the terms of the agreements executed under the rule
Secretary by certified letter to the applicant named chapter are enforced.
in the application,detailing the grant award. (a) The Council reserves the right to inspect
(2) An applicant shall in turn accept a grant by and/or review projects for completeness during
sending a certified letter to the District Secretary so construction prior to final acceptance by the
stating within a period of 15 days from the date of Department. The District Maintenance Engineer
the offer of the award. : shall notify the Council's Staff Coordinator 30 days
(3) The District Secretary shall inform the staff sprior to uch a review acceptby the nee of la project to allow for
coordinator of the acceptance.
(4) The responsible District will execute all (b) A Department Landscape Architect,or his
necessary agreements or notify the'Council's Staff designee, shall review and approve the pioject's
Coordinator if those agreements cannot be construction prior to final acceptance.
executed. No funds will be released by the (2) The Local Government shall have a
Department until all necessary agreements are Landscape Architect or designee,who shall ensure
executed. that the project is implemented as specified in the
(5) All funding of grants is contingent on Maintenance and Grant Agreements and shall
legislative appropriations. provide a certification of completion before the final
(6) It will be the responsibility of the applicant invoice is submitted for the project.
• to ensure that all agreements associated with the Lawce Authority implemented 319.2403fFS.Nino ysl New 11 2"8.
grant proposal arc fully executed by the applicant Amended 10-6.9?.
within a period of 90 days after the agreements are 1d-91011 Forms. The Florida Highway
sent to the applicant by the District for Execution. gform
Failure to comply with this schedule will result in Beautification Grant Application,
the grant offer being withdrawn and awarded to 850.060.01. 07/92, is hereby incorporated by
another applicant, and furthermore, future grant reference and made a part of the rules of the
applications from this local government unit shall Department.Copies of this form may be obtained
neither be accepted nor ranked for a period of two by writing to: Procedures and Forms Section,
grant years. . Florida Department of Transportation. 605
(7) The Grant Agreement prepared between the Suwannee Street. Mail Station 18. Tallahassee.
local government and the Department shall Florida 32399.0450.
stipulate: Specific Authanty 33e.0ee01. 339.1e03(7)(a) FS. La-
(a) What is to be accomplished using grant implemented 339.1405 FS. History—New 11.2"8.
monies,as described in the grant application.
Amended 7.1.90.10-6.97.
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V. 7, p, 389 HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING 14-40.003
CHAPTER 14.40 (10) "Roadside"means that portion of the right
HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING of way adjacent to the roadway or paved shoulder
and extending to the highway right of way line:also
14.40.001 Roadside Development. the non-paved medians on multi-lane highways.
(Repealed) (11) "Sight Distance"means the viewing range
14-40.0011 Purpose. required for a motorist to safely react upon seeing a
14.40.002 Definitions. vehicle, pedestrian, or traffic control device as
14-40.003 Highway Landscaping Plans. required by the highway design.
14-40,004 Plant Material Selection. (12) "Soil Amendment" means any
14-40.005 Specific Location Criteria. Department-approved material blended with soil to
14.40.006 Irrigation and Water-Conserving increase its nutrient value, its water holding
Landscaping. capacity or both;such as pulverized peat,sterilized
14-40.007 Maintenance of landscaping manure, acceptable artificially prepared planting
Projects. compost material and solid waste compost.
14-40.008 Donations of Materials and (13) "Solid Waste Compost"means solid waste
Serviccs. which has undergone biological decomposition of
14-40.001 Roadside Development. organic matter and has been disinfected using
Specific Authority J35.16(l). JJ9.24(4) FS. Law composting or similar technologies, and has been
Implemented JJJ.16(I). 339.24(41 FS. History— -stabilized to a degree which is potentially beneficial
Amended 3.9-70. 11.20.75.Formerly 14-40,01.Repealed to plant growth. Solid waste compost used on
942.92. Department right of way must fully comply with
14-40.0011 Purpose- This rule chapter Department of Environmental Regulation Rule
Chapter 17-709,Florida Administrative Code.
provides uniform statewide guidelines for
,(14) "Water-Conserving" landscaping means
designing, constructing and maintaining
landscaping projects on Florida Department of the landscaping method identified in Section
Transportation highway rights of way. 335.167, Florida Statutes, which minimizes water
Specifte •Aulhario'. 334.044(2). JJ5.167 IS. La.r use through proper design and by using
implemented J35.167 FS.History—Hrw 9.22.92. site-appropriate plants, mulches,soil amendments
and an efficient watering system.
14-40.002 Definitions. For the purposes of this Specific Authority J34.044121. 335.167 FS. Lam
rule chapter: Implemented 335.167 IS.Hirrory—Hew 9.22.92.
(I) "Clear Zone" means the roadside border
area, starting at'the edge of the traveled way, 14-40.003 Highway Landscaping Plans.
available for safe use by errant vehicles.This area (1) Before any landscaping can be installed on
may consist of a shoulder, a recoverable slope, a Department right of way,the applicant will submit
nonrecoverable slope,and/or a clear run-out area. landscape plans to the appropriate Department
(2) "Department" means the State of Florida District for review and approval.Prior to beginning
Department of Transportation. construction or the committing of funds by the
(3) "Exotic Plant" means a non-native plant or Department,landscape plans must be approved in
one introduced or imported into a particular region writing and all necessary permits and agreements
or environment. - must be fully executed.
(4) "Ground Cover" means herbaceous (a) Identify all landscape plans by State Road
earth-covering vegetation and relatively Number, Department Section Number,
low-growing woody plants. Department milepost and local street names, as
(5) "Landscaping" means enhancing the applicable.
aesthetics of the roadside by means of proper- (b) Draw landscape plans to a scale capable of
design, location and construction of plants and accurately representing existing conditions and
related features, such as irrigation components, proposed improvements. Represent plants on the
signs,decorative wood or stone walls,or fences,or plans at the maximum anticipated or maintained
other features. spread. '
(6) "Local Government Entity" means any (c) Show the posted or design speed of existing
county. municipality, or special district existing or proposed roadways. respectively, used to
under Florida law. determine the proper clear zone as required in rule
(7) "Mulch" means a porous material, usually section 14-40.005(1).
organic, such as shredded bark or pine straw, (d) If any of the following items are to be
placed on exposed earth surfaces to retain moisture, retained, show them on landscape plans to the
control temperature and unwanted vegetation:and extent they pertain to the proposed improvements:
to enhance the uniform appearance of planting curbs, identified by type: guardrail: drainage
beds. features; sidewalks; driveway and street
(8) "Native Plant"mcans an original species of connections: underground and above ground
plant (as opposed to an introduced or exotic utilities including poles and fire hydrants; signs.
species) living naturally in a particular region or identified by type:other traffic control devices;and '
environment. plants. The applicant or the applicant's agent will
(9) "Right of Way" means the land devoted to protect all existing trees from mechanical damage.
highway transportation purposes.(See"roadside') -Contact the Florida Divisionof Forestry for further
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information or to obtain a copy of the Tree Section 120.53(2)(a), Florida Statutes, from the
Protection Manualfor Builders and Developers. Florida Department of Transportation Maps and
(e) Describe by size all plants and other above Publications Sales, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail
ground items to be located within the right of way; Station 12,Tallahassee,Florida 32399.0450.
including a description of the size at time of Specific Authanty 334.044(2). 335,167 FS. 14w _
planting, the anticipated mature or maintained Implemented JJJ.167 FS.Hittory—Ne.9-22-92.
height, spread, clear trunk and trunk diameter
measured six inches above normal grade. 14.40.005 Specific Location Criteria.
(0 Show on the plans any proposed changes to (1) Design Criteria Related to Highway Safety.
existing grades.elevations orcross-slopes. Any tree or other plant ordinarily producing a
(9) Keep new plantings at least ten feel away trunk diameter of four inches or grater,mcaiured
from right of way fences to facilitate fence at a height of six inches above grade,is a potential
maintenance. hazard to vehicles.Locate any such tree outside the
(2) Landscaping projects to be located on "clear zone" otherwise described in Florida
federal-aid road rights of way are subject to Department of Transportation Standard Index
additional approvals and requirements: Number 700, contained in Roadway and Traffic
(a) For a landscape project constructed on the Design Standards for Design, Construction.
right of way of an Interstate Highway, obtain Maintenance and Utility Operations for Streets
review and approval of landscape plans from-the and Highways on State Maintained Systems.
Federal Highway Administration. dated January 1992. Topic No. 625.010.003.b,
(b) If federal funds are used for landscaping, which is hereby incorporated by reference and
allocate one-fourth of one per cent of the total made a part of these rules.Copies of Department of
landscaping budget to the planting of wildflowers Transportation Standard Specification Number
or wildflower seeds. Use wildflower seeds approved 700 are availabje at rid more than cost pursuant to
by the Department as appropriate for the region to Section 12033(2)(a), Florida Statutes, from the
be planted. Florida Department of Transportation, Maps and
Specific Authorirr 334.04412). 333.167 FS. Inw Publications Sales, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail
Implemented 135.167 FS.Hirtory—New 9.22.92. Station'12. Tallahassee, Florida 32399.0450• Do
not place within the clear zone above-grade
14-40.004 Plant Material Selection, All plants planters or decorative items constructed of brick,
used on Depanment right of way must be approved block, rock, or timber, or other fixed objects
by the District Secretary of the District in which constituting a hazard to vehicles. In areas outside
the landscaping project is planned,or his designee. the clear zone,do not introduce hazardous objects
General criteria are as follows: into an otherwise hazard-free area.
(1) Use native plants and wildflowers wherever (2) Clear Sight Distance. Locate all roadside
possible. Use exotic plants only to serve a specific plants so they will not,at the time of planting or at
limited purpose, e.g., as an accent or specimen any time during their growth, interfere with a
planting. motorist's clear line of sight of other vehicles,
(2) Select plants to harmonize with the natural pedestrians or traffic control devices. Follow the
environmental factors associated with the planting specific criteria detailed in Florida Department of
site,e.g.,salt tolerant;sun•loving:able towithstand Transportation Standard Specification Number
hat,drought, or windy conditions. Be aware the 546. Landscaping at Intersections, contained in
roadside environment is extremely hostile to many Roadway and Traffic Design Standards for
otherwise desirable plants. Design, Construction. Maintenance and Utility
(3) Do not plant on State Highway rights of way Operations for Streets and Highways on State
plants which may eventually cause hazards or Maintained Systems, dated January 1994 Topic -
unusual maintenance problems, e.g., Australian No. 625-0l0.003-b, which is hereby incorporated
Pine(Casuarina cunninghamia). by reference and made a pan of these rules.Copies
(4) Do not plant on State Highway rightsofway of Department of Transportation Standard '
certain exotic plants, such as the Punk Tree Specification Number 546 are available at no more
(Melaieua Icucadcndron), Brazilian Pepper than cost pursuant to Section 120.53(2)(a),Florida
(Schinus terebinthifolias), Australian Mimosa Statutes, from the Florida Department of
(Mimosa pigra) and Chinese Tallow (Sapium Transportation, Maps and Publications Sala,605
sebiferum),or others which directly compete with Suwannee Street, Mail Station 12. Tallahassee,
and displace desirable native plants. Florida 32399.0450. Additionally, do not place
(5) Prepare, grade, and apply all landscape plants at location where they may ultimately
materials according to Florida Department of obscure a motorist's view of signs,traffic signals,or
Transportation Standard Specification Section other traffic control devices.
580."Landscaping",1991 Edition,or other special (3) Other Location Criteria.Do not locate plant
provisions specified in the approved Memorandum materials where they may ultimately interfere with
of Agreement.Standard Specification Section 580, utilities such as power lines or fire hydrants,
"Landscaping", 1991 Edition, is hereby parking areas, sidewalks or other pedestrian use
incorporated by reference and made a part of these areas. Do not allow landscaping to grow or extend
rules.Copies of Standard Specification Section 580 • into the sidewalk area unless it has a minimum
are available at no more than cost pursuant to venial clearance of seven feet above the sidewalk.
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Sprci/!r Authontr J34.044C1. 335.167 FS, Low No such landscaping project shall begin
Implemented 33J.167 FS.H(nory—New9-22-92. construction until a properly drafted 'Highwav
14.40.006Irrigation and Water-Conserving Landscaping Memorandum of Agrects.rnt"
Landscaping. (Maintenance Agreement)has been fully executed
(1) Water-Conserving Landscaping. Use by the Department and the appropriate local
Water-Conserving landscape practices for all new government entity. Detail in the Maintenance
or revised landscaping performed on Department Agreement the responsibilities for maintenance of
right of way as mandated by Section 335.167, areas to be landscaped or improved by the proposed
Florida Statutes. project.
(a) Design. Water-Conserving landscaping (2) The Department may agree to provide funds
design includes the grouping of plants with similar to a local government to maintain landscaped
water requirements and the creation of plant beds. areas,but the amount or funds fiall not exceed the
(b) Soil amendments. Use soil amendments cost of routine maintenance of an equivalent area
such as peat, manmade water retention soil not having additional landscaping. Negotiate
amendment products, or solid waste compost. For agreements for these funds as provided in Rule
further information and guidance,see Department 14-92.009, and execute year to year subject to
of Environmental Regulation Rule Chapter, funding availability.
17.709.Florida Administrative Code. (3) If an agreement already exists between the
(c) Plant selection. Use drought-tolerant native Department and a local government for the
and naturalized plant species wherever practicable. maintenance of the existing median and grassed
(d) Plant beds and mulches. Mulch individual areas for the section of roadway for which a
plants to increase the amount of water retained for landscaping project is proposed, the agreements
the plant. Group together and solid mulch other may be used as the Maintenance Agreement for
small plants and shrubs.Use ground coven instead : maintaining the landscaping project, however, no
or grass to better retain moisture in the underlying increased compensation will be provided by the
soil and to reduce energy costs by eliminating Department for maintenance.
high-maintenance turf areas. _ Specific Authority 334.044(2). J33.167 FS. Law
(2) Irrigation.Except in unusual circumstances, Implemented 335.167 FS.History—New 9.22.92.
avoid designing landscape projects requiring 14-40.008 Donations of Materials add Senices.
artificial or mechanical irrigation. (1) The Department will accept donations of
(a) Where irrigation systems are required, plans, materials, installation and maintenance for
consider using porous pipe "drip" or other landscape projects on the State Highway System.
low-volume systems. (2) The donated materials and services must
(b) All "automatic" irrigation systems which conform to the requirements of this rule chapter
are operated by timers must include a rain sensor and ali other applicable Department criteria
device or switch which will override the irrigation pertaining to landscape design, installation and
cycle of the system when adequate rainfall has maintenance.
occurred. (3) In addition to other requirements, all
(c) Design spray irrigation systems so as not to installation or maintenance activities performed by
overspray onto sidewalks,roadways or other paved others on Department right of way must be
surfaces. performed under the supervision of Department
Specific Authority 334.044(2). (24), JJJ.167 FS. Law personnel and in conformity with Department
Implemented J33.167 FS.History—New 9.22.92. safety criteria as detailed in the Manual on
1440.007 Maintenance of Landscaping Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which is
Projects. incorporated by reference under Rule 14.15.010,
(1) The responsibility for maintaining landscape F.A.C.
projects which are eonstrucmd-on Department Specific Authority 334.044(2). 337.2505 FS. Law
right of way at the request of individuals,agencies Implemented 336.04JI61. 3J7.2305 FS. History—New
or organizations other than the department shall be 9-22.92,
borne by the appropriate local government entity.
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Florida XeriscaDe StatuteF.S. 1991
335.167 State highway construction and mainte-
nance;Xerscape landscaping in rights-of-way.—The
iscaoe
practices department cl c n es the constructi a'Shall use and require the use of r
on and maintenance enance of all new
state highways,wayside parks,access roads,welcome'
sta!lons. and cted upon or acqui
red ired after Jue 30.
highway
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department shall develop a 5-year program for phasing
in the use of Xenscape.including the use of solid waste
compost, in state highway rights-of-way constructed
upon or acquired before July 1. 1992.In accomplishing
these tasks,the department shall employ the guidelines
set out in s.373.185(2)(a)-(f).
373.185 Local Xenscape ordinances.— amendments which are Intended to qual,ly a Iota qo•.
(1) As used in this section, the term: efnmenl for the mcentive program. Each cis!rlc: V'aG
(a) 'Local government'means any county or munici- providing a mocel Xer scaoe code and Wne• tecnn:ca,
pality of the stale. assistance,A
(b) 'Xenscape' means a landscaplrh method that amendment.iq order to qualify lthe Iota D ernmen! :-
maximizes the conservation of water by the use of s'le- a distr:ct*s Incentive program. must Include. at a mlr-
appropriate plants and an efficient watering system.The mum:
principles Of Xenscape nclude planning and design. (a) Landscape design.installation,and maintenance
appropriate choice of plants, soil analysis which may standards that result in water conservallon.Sucn sland
include the use of solid waste compost,efficient vnga, aids sha'i address the use of plant groupings.soil araiy.
non, practical use of turf. appropriate use of mulches, sIs Including the promotion of the use of solld waslu
and proper maintenance. compost,efficient ungation systems, anc other water-
(2) Eacn water management district shall design conserving practices.
and implement an incentive program to encourage (b) Identification of prohibited invasive c plant
local governments within its district to adopt species.
nances or amend existing ordinances to require Xen- (c) Identification of controlled plant species,acccm-
scape landscaping for•devefopment permitted after the paned by the condit ons under which such plants may
elfectivedaie of the newordmanceor amendment Each oe used.
dislncl shall adopt rules governing the implementation (d) A provision specifying the maximum percentage
of its incentive program and governing the review and of turf and the maximum percentage of impervious scr-
apprrval of local government Xenscape ordinances or faces allowed in a xenscaoed area and addressing the
practical selection and Installation 01 turf-
(e) Specific standards for lard ciearing and requ,re-
men(s for the preservation of existing native vegetation.
• (f) A monitoring program for ordnance Implementa-
tion and compliance
The districts also shall work with local governments to
promote. through educational programs and pubfic3
lions.the use Of Xenscape practices.inc!ud!nd the use
of solid waste compost,In existing residential and com-
mercial development Thls section may not be con.
strued to limit to authority of the districts to redulre
Xenscape ordinances or practices as a condition of any
consumplive use permit
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MEMORANDUM oj�
DATE: January, 20, 1999
TO: MICHAEL W. SMITH, CITY MANAGER FROM: KEVIN DICK, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER]
RE: FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFUL GRANT APPLICATION
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CITY APPLY FOR APPROXIMATELY
$167,000 IN FUNDING FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM.
WE INTEND TO APPLY FOR PROJECTS TO UPGRADE THE GRIFFIN
ROAD/I-95 INTERCHANGE AND MEDIANS ALONG GRIFFIN ROAD FROM I-
95 WEST TO THE CITY LINE AT 35 AVE.
BECAUSE THE GRANT REQUIRES THE CITY TO MATCH STATE FUNDS, IT
IS ALSO SUGGESTED THAT WE COMMIT APPROXIMATELY $167,000 TO
PROVIDE FOR A MATCH. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 2/1.
s.
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