LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
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REFERRAL TO ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD (EAB) - REVIEW THE IMPACT OF TREE REMOVALS AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION ON USE OF TREE TRUST FUND FOR REFORESTATION IN CERTAIN AREAS.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council refer to the EAB, seeking review of the impact of tree removals and provide a recommendation on the use of the Tree Trust Fund for reforestation in the areas of the Pensacola International Airport property, 12th and Summit Blvd (the new Sacred Heart Complex) and along Grande Drive.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Recently a large number of trees have either been removed, are in the process of removal or are planned to be removed within three (3) areas:
Pensacola International Airport property
The area of 12th & Summit Blvd (location of the new Sacred Heart Complex)
Along Grande Drive
The Sacred Heart property absorbed approximately 8 acres of clear cutting with the loss of approximately 15 acres of lost tree canopy in the area.
This item seeks to have the EAB review the impacts of these tree removals and to provide a recommendation on the use of the Tree Trust Fund for reforestation within these areas.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None for this action
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Airport Tree Removal Map
PRESENTATION: No