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Orange County Public Works. Landscaping Programs. Board of County Commissioners Presentation June 21, 2011. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives

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Orange County Public Works

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  1. Orange County Public Works Landscaping Programs Board of County Commissioners Presentation June 21, 2011

  2. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary PRESENTATION OUTLINE

  3. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary PRESENTATION OUTLINE

  4. ENHANCED MAINTENANCE • Current Maintenance Cycles • Landscaping 2 – 3 weeks • ROW 4 – 6 weeks • Canals 4 – 6 weeks • Non-MSTU Ponds 4 – 6 weeks • FY 11 Maintenance Costs $3M

  5. ENHANCED MAINTENANCE Costs By Maintenance Type Non-MSTU Ponds $0.1M 3% Canals $0.3M 10% Landscape $0.9M 30% Right-of-Way $1.7M 57%

  6. ENHANCED MAINTENANCE • Current Level of Service 4 - 6 Weeks • Cost $3.0M • More Frequent Mowing 2 – 3 Weeks • Projected Cost $5.1M

  7. ENHANCED MAINTENANCE Enhanced LOS (2 – 3 Weeks Cycle)

  8. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary PRESENTATION OUTLINE

  9. PROGRAM FEATURES • Features of a Landscape Program • Design for Roadway Safety • Select Plant Materials • Install & Establish • Maintenance • Funding

  10. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary PRESENTATION OUTLINE

  11. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES 1999 1990 1999 Apopka Vineland Road MSTU 1988 UCF Entrance @ University 1994-1999 OrangeScape Program 1999 CIP Roadway Program

  12. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES 2003 FDOT Partnership Program 2010 2000 2011 HOA Landscaping Option Community Program 2000-2007 Neighborhood Trees Cooperative Extension Service 2006 Median Landscaping Renew Program

  13. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES • OrangeScape: 1994-1999 • 5-year $5M Program • Retrofit 53 miles • County Installed & Maintained

  14. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES • Apopka Vineland Road Landscape Maintenance MSTU: 1999 • 3.2 Mile Segment • County Upgraded Landscaping with Irrigation • Landscaping Maintenance Committee • County Contribution 50% • Max $40K /mile annually • Extensive Administration

  15. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES • CIP Roadway Program: 1999-Present • Landscaping Budget $75K /mile for Trees & Turf Only • County Designs, Installs, & Maintains • 45 Miles to Date • Landscaping Delayed • 18 roads/34 miles • Installation $2.6M • O & M $0.6M

  16. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES Delayed Landscaping on CIP Roadways • Alafaya Trail • Boggy Creek Road • Clarcona Ocoee Road • CR 535 • Destination Parkway • Econlockhatchee Trail • Fenton Road • Ficquette Road • Holden Avenue

  17. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES Delayed Landscaping on CIP Roadways • International Drive • John Young Parkway • Lake Underhill Road • Rouse Road • Taft Vineland Road • Valencia College Lane • Wetherbee Road • Wildwood Avenue • Woodbury Road Extension

  18. LANDSCAPING INITIATIVES • FDOT Partnership Program: 2003-Present • Grants Fund Installation • County Maintains Landscaping Partially Reimbursed by FDOT • Locations included • Conway Road • Goldenrod Road • SR 50 • SR 436

  19. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary PRESENTATION OUTLINE

  20. CURRENT OPTIONS • Landscaping Options • CIP / Operations & Maintenance • Based Upon Funding Availability • HOA Landscaping • Design • Install & Establish • Maintain • Fund

  21. CURRENT OPTIONS • HOA Landscaping Option • HOA Use Agreement • Right-of-Way Utilization Permit • Design for Roadway Safety • “Xeriscape” or Drought Resistant Trees Only • HOA Installs & Maintains Trees • County Mows Grass

  22. CURRENT OPTIONS • HOA Installation & Maintenance of Trees • Installation per Design Plans • 18 Month Period to Water & Establish Trees • Fertilize Trees Periodically • Tree Replacement • Tree Trimming

  23. CURRENT OPTIONS • County Provides Mowing Services • Mowing Grass 2-3 Week Cycle • Removing Litter & Grass Clippings • Applying Herbicide Treatment • Edging • Fertilizing

  24. Enhanced Maintenance Program Features Landscaping Initiatives Current Options Summary PRESENTATION OUTLINE

  25. SUMMARY • Enhanced Maintenance Increases Costs $2.1M • CIP Landscaping Implemented in 1999 – Delayed Due to Funding Challenges in 2010 • HOA Landscaping Option

  26. Orange County Public Works Landscaping Programs Board of County Commissioners Presentation June 21, 2011

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