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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 22, 2024 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 18 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA WILDFLOWER FOUNDATION FOR THE 2024 VIVA FLORIDA LANDSCAPE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN GRANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Natural Resources Officer Nick Cooper stated that Resolution 24-3441 provides for an Agreement for a 2024 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden Grant through the Florida Wildflower Foundation to install a Florida native plant demonstration garden along the Secret Lake Conservation Area in the amount of $3,000, and approval of related Budget Amendment #24-054 is requested. Mr. Cooper further stated the Lakes Management Division staff will be responsible for the actual installation of the demonstration garden, and staff along with potentially some volunteers will be doing the ongoing maintenance for the garden once installed. Mr. Cooper noted that the application has already been made for the 2024 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden Grant and $3,000 has been approved for the grant by the Florida Wildflower Foundation which can be used towards the purchase of Florida native wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Staff estimates that roughly 950 plants consisting of around 30 different species can be purchased for the garden itself. The proposed location for the garden is at the Secret Lake Conservation Area between the conservation area itself and the multi-purpose field and the project will be completed in two phases as required by the Foundation. If approval to accept the grant funds is approved by the Commission, the next step would be execution of the contract with Florida Wildflower Foundation and then continuation of site preparation. The garden will be an educational area, which will include signage, a walking path, insect hotels, and native plants which will be a beneficial habitat for increased pollinators, birds and small mammals, and will be aesthetically pleasing. The key program requirements that must be accomplished are as follows: establish demonstration garden and maintain for 1 year; matching contributions equal or greater than 50% of award amount; at least 80% of grant funds used towards plant purchase; develop educational materials; two progress reports; and complimentary admission. The Commission expressed appreciation to Mr. Cooper for the presentation and to staff for continuously seeking to find creative ways to add to the beauty of the parks and the surrounding natural enviromnent. Budget Impact: Budget Amendment 424-054 will recognize grant funding in the amount of $3,000 provided by the Florida Wildflower Foundation by increasing the FY 2024 Stormwater Fund Contributions/Donations/Pi-ivate Sources account #110-0000-366.91-00 and Stormwater Operating Supplies account 4110-0740-538.52-00 each by $3,000. This revenue will be received in two separate installments as stipulated in the terms of the agreement. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works & Utilities Director recommended approval of Resolution 24-3441 and related Budget Amendment #24-054. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Resolution 24-3441. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to approve Resolution 24-3441, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. Public Works and Utilities Director Kelly Brock advised the Commission that there was also a related budget amendment associated with this item.