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CASSI',LBI;RRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 12, 2010 -Regular Meeting Page 6 of 13 C. Resolution 10-2122 -Cooperative Purchase with Davey Resource Group for a Tree Inventory in City Parks, Street Medians and Right-of--Ways and Related Budget Amendment #10-028 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL WITH DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP AS A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE FOR A TREE INVENTORY OF CASSELBERRY PARKS, STREET MEDIANS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Mr. Matthew Fortini, Administrative Services Director, stated Resolution 10-2122 provides for a cooperative purchase with Davey Resource Group in the amount of $25,000 for a tree inventory of City parks, street medians and right-of--ways. On April 13, 2009, the City Commission approved the submittal of an application for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant to conduct a tree inventory. The City was awarded $12,500 from the Urban and CommunityForestry Grant Program is $12,500 and requires a City match of $12,500 for a total project amount of $25,000. Consideration to approve the associated Budget Amendment #10-028 is also requested. Budget Impact: The budget for Professional Services Account #001-0410-572.31-00 will be increased by $12,500 and General Fund Revenue Account #001-0000-331.70-O1 will be increased by $12,500. BA #10-028 EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: Budget Amendment request to fund a tree inventory associated to a $25,000 grant awarded to the City through the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. 50% of funding is reimbursable to the City via the grant. Account Number Account Description Amount INCREASE: 001-0410-572.31-00 001-0000-331.70-01 Professional Services $12,500 Urban and Community Foreshy Grant $12,500 Recommendation: The City Manager and the Administrative Services Director recommended approval of Resolution 10-2122 and related Budget Amendment #10-028. Discussion: Commissioner Doerner voiced concerns regarding expending $12,500 due to economic changes and requested the City Commission consider possibly conducting an inventory internally. Mr. Fortini stated in his opinion there was not manpower and time for the certified arborists on staff to conduct such an inventory. Ms. Lipscomb added that the Davey Resource Group data can be customized and incorporated into the City's GIS system. Mr. Fortini stated having a professional inventory conducted will allow the City to efficiently and effectively manage its trees and allow staff to identify tree locations and their health condition. Commissioner Huffar•d and Vice Mayor Solomon spoke in favor of Resolution 10-2122.