It shall be the responsibility of the tree board to study, investigate, counsel and
develop a plan to provide a guide for the proper planting and maintenance of the trees/shrubs
on city-owned property, including the care, preservation, trimming, planting, replanting,
removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in public ways, streets and alleys. Following
initial plan development, the tree board shall review not less than annually, and
update as necessary, said plan. The tree board shall recommend needed budget allocations
for accomplishment of agreed upon projects and shall recommend projects for inclusion
in the city capital improvement program. The tree board in accordance with said plan
shall control all planting, pruning and removal of all trees located within the street
right-of-ways, easements, alleys and parks of the city using public works and parks
and recreation department staff. It shall further be the responsibility of the board
to oversee the compliance outlined in articles IV and V of this chapter, to report
violations to the city council for enforcement and also to recommend needed changes
in the provisions of this article. The tree board, when requested by the city council,
shall consider, investigate, make findings, and report upon any matter coming within
its scope of work.
