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Town of Miami Lakes
Memorandum

To:Honorable Mayor and Council
From:Town Manager Alex Rey
Subject:Neighborhood Matching Grant
Date:9/6/2016

Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Town Council approveNeighborhood Matching Grant that will create a balanced landscaping design, complimenting the beautification efforts made by the Town at NW 154 Street by planting palms on the north side of the intersection adjacent to the golf club. The total project cost is $22, 610of which the Town will be contribute $5,000.
Background:
The Miami Lakes Town Council adopted the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program (NMGP) to encourage neighborhoods to plan and work together in a dynamic fashion in order to accomplish neighborhood-based goals and objectives and to provide the Town of Miami Lakes neighborhoods with the opportunity to make improvements and/or enhancements to ensure their long-term viability. The intent of the program is to support a comprehensive beautification strategy managed by the Town with the recommendation of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC). These projects will improve the physical, cultural, and recreational conditions in Miami Lakes' neighborhoods.

The project will include the removal of four black olive trees and the planting of three new palms, it also includes the installation a new irrigation system.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Neighborhood Matching Grant Resolution
Grant Application
August 18 2016 NIC Minutes