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CBIRS Request 2138
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2138
Urban Tree Planting Program
 
Requester: Barbara Barnes-Buchanan Organization: City of Bonita Springs
 
Project Title: Urban Tree Planting Program Date Submitted 1/4/2008 9:33:52 AM
 
Sponsors: Aronberg
 
Statewide Interest:
The project addresses the statewide interest of the long term protection and enhancement of Florida's natural resources, through the planting and restoration of trees.
 
Recipient: City of Bonita Springs   Contact: Barabara Barnes-Buchanan  
  9101 Bonita Beach Road   Contact Phone: (239) 949-6235  
  Bonita Springs 34135   Contact email: barbara.barnes-buchanan@cityofbonitasprings.org
 
Counties: Lee
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Planting and maintaining native trees in project areas that have been identified by the Bonita Springs Tree Advisory Board and Bonita Springs City Council within the urban setting of Bonita Springs.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The City of Bonita Springs will enhance the City's ecpsystem by planting and maintaining native trees in urban areas on public lands, thereby enhancing the City's natural resources for the public enjoyment and recreational activities.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $90,000
 
Total cost of the project: $90,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: City of Bonita Springs Comprehensive Plan & City of Bonita Springs Land Development Code
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: City of Bonita Springs
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No