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Department of Environmental Resources Management Natural Resources Regulation and Restoration Division MIAMI-DE 701 NW 1st Court, 6th Floor Miami, Florida 33136 -3912 T 305 -372 -6567 F 305- 372 -6407 Carlos Alvarez, Mayor September 17, 2010 miamidade.gov David Vaughn CERTIFIED MAIL NO.: 7004 0750 0001 9160 0242 Lukes - Sawgrass Arbor Care, Inc. RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 2200 N 30 Road Hollywood, Florida 33021 Re: Registration as a Professional Mangrove Trimmer within Miami -Dade County, Florida Dear Mr. Vaughn: Pursuant to Section 24- 48.17, Miami -Dade County Environmental Protection Ordinance, DERM hereby approves your request for registration as a professional mangrove trimmer (PMT) to perform trimming work within riparian mangrove fringes as defined pursuant to state statute and located within the geographic limits of Miami -Dade County, Florida. Pursuant to the authority contained within the aforementioned Ordinance as well as the authority granted to DERM as a state - delegated local mangrove protection program, please be advised that in order to conduct work qualifying under the exemptions provided by Section 403.9326, Florida Statutes, as a Professional Mangrove Trimmer, DERM hereby requires that you shall: 1) provide written notice to DERM a minimum of ten_(10) days prior_ to -the commencement of trimming activities to include the location, the property owner's name, principal address and phone number, and date of commencement of work, 2) provide personal, on -site supervision at all times work is being performed, and 3) notify DERM within 24 hours if any mangroves are altered as a result of the work. Alteration is herein defined to include removal, defoliation (temporary or permanent) or destruction. Please be advised that failure to perform work in strict and absolute accordance with the conditions and requirements herein constitutes a violation county and /or state laws. The professional mangrove trimmer shall be held liable for any violation of the aforementioned laws, conditions or requirements contained herein. All work within Miami -Dade County not qualifying under the state exemptions for work in riparian mangrove fringe areas shall require a Class I Permit unless otherwise exempt pursuant to Chapter 24 of the aforementioned Ordinance. This registration is valid for a period of one year from the date of this letter. This registration letter should be kept on -site while mangrove- trimming work is being conducted. This registration may be revoked and penalties assessed without further warning if you fail to comply with any applicable laws or conditions or requirements contained herein. Please contact me at (305) 372 -6575 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sinc MpWf eIy,. Lisa S ada ina, M ger Coastal Resources Section cc: Katherine Gilbert, FDEP