(A) Appointment. Upon recommendation of the Forest Board, the Mayor shall appoint an individual as City Forester, with the advice and consent of the legislative body.
(B) City Forester responsibilities. The City Forester shall provide professional counsel to the Forest Board in fulfillment of its forest management and development responsibilities. In particular, the City Forester shall:
(1) Consult with the Forest Board:
(a) Upon the request of the Forest Board chair or designee;
(b) Upon the request of a majority of the members of the Forest Board; or
(c) When the Forest Board is asked to act on an application pursuant to § 93.06(D)(2)(a) of this chapter;
(2) Endeavor to ensure that any work for which a permit is required under this chapter is completed in a professional manner using proper arboricultural practices, and to ensure that the residents, property, and vegetation in the work area will be protected;
(3) Identify and report to the Forest Board any public tree nuisance, and work with the Mayor
and Code Enforcement Officer to initiate a written notice of required abatement to the property owner or resident of the property where such public tree nuisance is situated;
(4) In the performance of the duties assigned to him or her in this section, have the authority
to enter upon any lot within the city after providing reasonable notice to the resident and/or property owner of his or her intention to do so, the reason for such entry, and the time when such entry shall occur;
(5) Provide input and recommendations for the city’s forest management plan and implementing budget requests prescribed by § 93.06(D)(2)(b) of this chapter, including needs for structural maintenance of existing trees, and preferred sites and species for reforestation; and
(6) Participate in maintaining awareness of tree health and diversity as prescribed by § 93.06(D)(2)(c) of this chapter.
(Ord. 8, Series 2019, passed 9-16-2019)