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relocate three (3) or four (4) very large native short -leaf fie (Ficus <br />citrijolia) from the Active Park site, to aid in the immediate aesthetics and <br />shading of the passive park. <br />Briefly, the difference between the previous landscaping and the proposed <br />landscaping is the removal of 44 undersized suffering specimens, and <br />replacing them with 45 additional palms (five (5) different species), 78 <br />additional trees (14 different species), and 165 shrubs (3 different species). <br />This is a total of 288 new plants for a grand total of 316 palms, trees, and <br />shrubs. That equals 244 more plants than previously installed, at an <br />average price of S130.00 per tree. Just as important as the massive <br />increase in number of specimens is the overall sizes. Previously, no tree <br />was over 12 feet tall. We are proposing numerous specimens at 20 feet or <br />taller with almost half of all of the new trees being 15 feet or greater. <br />We are very proud of the selection and variety and feel confident that this <br />landscaping will provide a healthy, strong, beautiful park environment for <br />decades to come. <br />ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: <br />It should be noted that David Santana, President of Tropic Landscaping <br />has worked very closely with staff to help with practical decisions and has <br />been very generous to offer us almost S8,000.00 in credit for the <br />exchanged trees, which is the original cost to the City. Moreover, the <br />additional funds requested for the Passive Park are reflective of what <br />would have been spent originally had the park been planned in this <br />fashion. The only money that the City has been unable to recoup is that <br />spent on seeding the park last year. We should bear in mind that a <br />reasonable cost for any park of this size is between $250,000.00 to <br />S500,000.00 for designs, engineering, fill, sod, landscaping, and perhaps <br />sidewalks. <br />The Office of the City Manager and the Recreation Department agree that <br />after the resodding and landscaping of this park, and the installation of a <br />tot lot, no further work should occur until final decisions are made about <br />the proposed stormwater system to be installed. Moreover, all future <br />improvements, such as sidewalks, sitting walks, and structures, should <br />coincide with the installation of said drainage system. <br />i <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Jame; D 9i v <br />As�isS�rtt'( tf�3Glanager <br />