ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Kristin Bennett, Chairperson
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REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE SECTION 12-6-10(C) - TREE PLANTING TRUST FUND
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the EAB review and offer recommendations of proposed amendments to Section 12-6-10(c) of the City Code - Tree Planting Trust Fund.
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SUMMARY:
On February 23, 2023, City Council approved a referral to the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) seeking review and recommendations of proposed amendments to Section 12-6-10(c) of the City Code - Tree Planting Trust Fund.
The proposed amendments to Section 12-6-10(c) of the City Code - Tree Planting Trust Fund, as approved for referral by City Council, proposes the following:
1. Any proposal utilizing the tree planting trust fund for the removal of trees or vegetation shall be reviewed by the city arborist, the environmental advisory board, and the City Council to ensure adherence to the overall (tree) canopy health.
2. Adds defining language, “…the tree planting trust fund is for restoration of the tree canopy in the area “of the city” where trees….
3. Changes language in 12-6-10(c)(2) to state: Each grant is limited to 50 75 percent of the cost of the proposed project up to $5,500 with a maximum award of $7500.
City Council seeks review and recommendations of the proposed amendments.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Amendment to Section 12-6-10 (c) - Tree Planting Trust Fund - approved for referral to the EAB by City Council