Item C31
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Revised 2/95
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 5/1712000
Bulk Item: Yes ~ No 0
DiVision: CommunitY Services
Department library Services
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to submit Florida Nurserymen and Growers
Association Garden Grant application.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Garden Grant i8 an annual program of the Florida
Nurserymen and Growers Association. Funds are available for the purchase of plant
materials for restoration/enhancement of specialty gardens in Aorida. The award would
be utilized for the purchase of plant material to enhance the Key West Ubrary Palm
Garden.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: NONE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
TOTAL COST: $1.000
BUDGETED: Yes
COST TO COUNTY: No match required.
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes 0 No ~
AMOUNT PER MONTH
YEAR_$
APPROVED BY: COUNTY ATTY OMBlPURCHASING RISK MANAGEMENT
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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Jam E. Malloch
DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED: X TO FOLLOW: NOT REQUIRED: 0
DISPOSmoN:
AGENDA ITEM #:
I-G31
TOTAL P.01
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT SUMMARY
Date: 5-9-00
Grant Name: Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Garden Grant
Grant Period: July 1, 2000-April 30, 2001
Funding Agency: Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association
Application Deadline: June 9, 2000
Project Description The Garden Grant is an annual program of the Florida Nurserymen and
Growers Association. Funds are available for the purchase of plant materials for
restoration/enhancement of specialty gardens in Florida. The award would be utilized for the
Durchase of plant material to enhance the Kev West Library Palm Garden.
GRANT COSTS
Total Project Cost: $ 1 000.00 Grant:$1000.00
(Grant funds include administrative costs)
ESTIMATED ONGOING COST: $300/mo
Match:$O
For: Palm Garden maintenance (figure above is
alreadv budaeted)
(Not included in dollar value above)
minimal staff time for grant oversight
(eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
GRANT REVIEW
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2000 'Fc:Ng.9l garden
grant .9lpplication
. Sponsored .~ the Flor'da NUrSBl7men U Growers Assoe'at'on
~ Application lnforlDation (please print or type)
Project Title Key West Pa 1m Garden Enhancement
Name of Organization Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Name and Title of Contact Anne Layton Rice, Library Administrator
Address 700 Fleming Street
City Key West State Fla Zip 33040
Phone 305-292-3595 Fax 305-295-3626 Email annelaytonrice@ivillage
com
Is your organization a nOL-for-profit corporation pursuant to Chapter 6 17, Florida Statutes?
X Yes No FEID Number 59 60007.1Q
Is your org~zation tax-exempt under IRS code? X Yes No
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant named above, I hereby certify that all parts of the
application and required grant information have been read and understood and that all information
submitted herein is true and corect.
Authorized Officer (please print) Shirley Freeman Title Mayor, Monroe Co.
Signature
~ Sulnnission Guidelines
A proposal must be submitted to the FNGA office by June 9, 2000, and include:
1.) a detailed project summary (approximately 1-2 pages);
2.) a detailed description of project location site, including address and county (indicate ifland is publicly
or privately owned and provide name of landowner);
3.) a summary of material costs and complete budget (if grant is awarded, plants must be purchased from
an FNGA member organization);
4.) a proposed timeline for project;
5.) organization's commitment to the following: Monroe Board of Co. Comm. agrees to maintain
plant materials established as part of this project for a period of three years, and to submit an interim and
fiilal report to the FNGA Marketing Committee on the project accomplishments. Submission dates for
these reports will be determined by the committee at the time the grant is awarded. A dedication ceremony
must be planned by the grant award winner at the project's completion, with an FNGA representative and
the posting of a permanent commemorative plaque of acknowledgement.
Signed
Date
Title Mayor
Failure 10 provide all of the requested information may result in rejection of the application.
Please contact Heather B. Nedley, 407.295.7994 or hnedley@fnga.org if you have any questions.
Submit applications to: FNGA, Garden Grant Program. 1533 Park Center J)riv(',
1) Detailed project summary
Enhancement of the Key West Palm Garden is the main objective of this grant
application. Ground cover and low shrubbery is needed to add color, attract
butterflies, and protect from soil erosion and water evaporation.
A secondary objective of the grant would be the restoration of Sable Palmettos.
The original cluster of Sable Palmettos had to be removed following Hurricanes
Georges and Irene. These palms would be restored with similar species.
The plants proposed for the enhancement of the Palm Garden are: Gaillardia,
Hamelia, Stacytarpheta, and Borrichia. These plants are recommended for their
hardiness in the Florida Keys, a lack of thoms, their low watering needs, and
butterfly attraction qualities. The lost Sable Palmettos would be replaced and
Silver Saw Palmettos added.
Community participation is an important element of this grant. The Monroe
County Extension Services staff, the Master Gardener's Class and the Key West
Garden Club have pledged their labor and expertise in the planning and
installation of these Palm Garden enhancements. The involvement of these
groups also provides strong public relations for the garden.
Restoration of the Palm Garden would be widely promoted, mainly through print
media. Local newspapers would be provided color photographs of the
improvements along with a description of the restoration. Area gardening clubs
have well-distributed newsletters that would also receive press releases and
photographs. The Friends of the Library conduct a lecture series that could
include speakers on native plants and palms. Information packets on the Palm
Garden restoration would be sent to schools in the area, with field trips highly
encouraged.
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2) Detailed description of project location site, including address and county.
The Palm Garden is located in Monroe County at 700 Fleming Street, Key West.
It is adjacent to the Public Library, the oldest library in South Florida, and is
public, County property. The Palm Garden is free and open to the public.
The Palm Garden was established through a gift from the Rath Foundation in
1994. The Palm Garden is approximately 7,990 square feet. The plantings
consist of imported and native palms, mature trees, and native shrubbery. The
garden includes a courtyard of Chicago brick, wrought iron park benches, coral
rock formations and a fountain. The trees and palms are identified with
permanent brass markers donated by the Friends of the Key West Library. Tree
identification serves as an educational tool for visitors curious about this unique
collection of tropical plants. Palm Garden visitors then consult the Library's
extensive Florida gardening book collection to find out more about their favorite
plants.
The Palm Garden is well utilized by local residents and visitors to Key West. It is
one of very few public green spaces within the high-density, "Old Town" historic
distrid of Key West. Employees working in the area, library patrons, and
neighbors know the Palm Garden as a peaceful stop for lunch or conversation.
Friends of the Library book sales are held in the courtyard. Pre-school and
elementary school students who visit the Palm Garden find the Old Man palm
and Cardboard palms particularly fascinating. The Palm Garden is a landmark on
the Conch Tour Train and Old Town Trolley tours that pass by--tourists then
return to the garden on foot to explore it in-depth. Occasionally, impromptu
wedding ceremonies and photography sessions are held in the garden.
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5) Materials Budget
Quantity of Plants Individual Price Total price
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 75 $ 2.50 $ 187.50
Sta~ytarpheta (Blue Porter) 75 $ 2.50 $ 187.50
Hamelia (Firebush) 25 $ 6.00 $ 150.00
'onichla (Silver Sea Oxeye) 150 $ 2.00 $ 300.00
Sable Palmetto 2 $ 58.00 $ 116.00
Sliver Saw Palmetto 2 $ 30.00 $ 60.00
Grant Totals
329
$ 1,001.00
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4) Proposed timeline for project
Phase 1-Preparation of the grounds
An estimated eight hours each by four gardeners would be appropriate for
grounds preparation. Phase 1 could be accomplished on a single day and would
occur immediately after plant delivery.
Phase 2-lnstallation of plant material
The installation of plants could be accomplished within eight hours with the
assistance of four gardeners. Phase 2 could occur on the day following Phase 1.
Phase 3-After care
Mulching, supplemental irrigation and fertilizing would begin immediately after
installation of the plant material and would continue until establishment. An
arboristlgardener cares for the Palm Garden on a weekly basis and would
perform this function.
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