LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri F. Myers
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AMENDMENT TO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 12-6-10(C); TREE PLANTING TRUST FUND -- ENFORCEMENT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council refer to the Planning Board for review and recommendation a proposed amendment to Section 12-6-10(C) of the Land Development Code.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Currently Section 12-6-10(C) of the Land Development Code permits expenditures from the Tree Planting Trust Fund of up to $25,000 without City Council approval. As stated within this section, “…Expenditures from the tree planting trust fund are hereby authorized and may be made by the mayor for projects up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to replant trees…”
The proposed amendment would make the $25,000 a per year threshold versus a per project threshold. Therefore, any expenditure above and beyond $25,000 per year would need Council approval, following review by the Environmental Advisory Board.
Because the item proposed is an amendment to the Land Development Code, a referral to the Planning Board for review and recommendation is necessary.
PRIOR ACTION:
December 9, 2015 - Council approved amendment to Section 12-6-10(C) of the LDC
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ordinance No. 21-15 - December 2015 Amendment
2) Proposed Amendment
PRESENTATION: No