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Council holds second readings for EDC-funded date-palm warranty and planting projects
Summary
The council heard first readings on two EDC resolutions: a $31,200 two‑year warranty covering 26 date palms and a planting project to install 32 additional Medjool palms; both items were held for a second reading and are EDC-funded.
The Nassau Bay City Council took first readings on two EDC-sponsored landscaping items on Dec. 9: a warranty extension for 26 date palms and a related planting project for additional Medjool palms. Both items were presented by city staff and held over for second readings.
Staff said the EDC negotiated a two‑year warranty for 26 date palms at a cost of $31,200 (presented as an EDC expense), intended to guarantee replacement for catastrophic loss. The council discussed the warranty because the city previously lost many trees in a freeze and staff said replacements remain important to maintain the cityscape.
Separately, staff described a plant‑out of 32 Medjool palms to fill sparse planting areas from Upper Bay Road down toward Lakeside and along Nassau Bay Drive; the EDC will fund the plantings. Council members asked only clarifying questions and moved both items to second reading rather than voting on final appropriation.
Both items were presented as EDC-funded projects; staff indicated any final funding or contract terms would be reflected in the second-reading materials.
