At its October 26, 2022 meeting, the City Commission approved a referral to the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) to discuss tree lighting enhancements in certain strategic areas of South Beach, similar to the tree lighting enhancements on 41^st  Street and 71^st  Street, approved at the January 20, 2022 City Commission, via Resolution No. 2022-32011. 

Since the approval of the Resolution, Commissioner Meiner has been working closely with the Public Works Department and various stakeholders to potentially expand tree lighting enhancement program to other areas in the City.  The enhancements are subject to available funding.

Summary of the locations selected for enhancements include:

• Collins Avenue, from north of 15^th Street to Lincoln Road: This includes approximately 25 sabal palms wrapped with new white tree lights. The installation costs are approximately $30,000.

• Lincoln Road East, from Washington Avenue to east of Collins Ave: This includes numerous palm trees in the median strip wrapped with new white ornamental tree lights. The installation costs, which include establishing connection points and timer are estimated at $35,000.