M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM, Town Manager
Date: July 15, 2020
Re: Issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP): Tree Planting Program (Right-of-Ways of Town-owned Roads)
REQUEST
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A TOWNWIDE TREE PLANTING PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Town of Cutler Bay (the "Town") Public Works Department (the "Department") is responsible for overseeing the aesthetic appearance of Town roadways which were transferred to the Town by Miami-Dade County (the "County"). Trees in our Town increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community. Trees are essential to life by reducing heating and cooling costs, cleaning and purifying the air, and providing shelter and food for wildlife, and by planting and taking care of our trees, the Town is making an invaluable contribution to the lives of future generations.
The Town has been a Tree City USA designee since 2009 and has received the Tree Growth Award, each year since 2012. Since adopting our Street Tree Master Plan (the "Plan") through Resolution No. 09-02, the Town has planted approximately 3,783 trees. As part of the Plan, Town staff is recommending approval for Street Tree Planting (the "Services").
Since our incorporation, the Town has planted over 3,783 Florida native trees throughout our residential neighborhood. The Live Oak Tree, "Quercus Virginia," is an ideal native tree for shade, open spaces, parks, and where there are generous right-of-ways. The Live Oaks, in time, will form an archway over the paving creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. Moreover, the tree increased canopy will reduce the levels of carbon monoxide and enhance the air quality throughout the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Departm...
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