A. Established. There is established in the Department of Public Works of the city the Office of City Forester. The Director of Public Works, or his or her authorized agent, shall serve as City Forester in the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
B. Scope. The City Forester shall have exclusive jurisdiction and supervision over all trees and other plants planted or growing in public places and authority over all trees and other plants planted or growing in private places as hereinafter set forth.
C. Preserve or Remove. The City Forester shall have the authority to oversee the planting, trimming, spraying with general notice, preservation and removal of trees and other plants in public places to ensure safety or preserve the symmetry and beauty of the public places.
D. Order to Preserve or Remove. The City Forester shall have the authority to order the spraying with general notice, trimming, preservation or removal of trees or other plants upon private property when it is found that that action is necessary to protect the public safety or to prevent the spread of disease or insects to public trees and places.
E. Supervision. The City Forester shall have the authority to supervise all work done under the terms of this chapter.