The Urban Forestry Board shall:
(A) Promote the goals of the Urban Forest Program, including the value, protection, management and the enhancement of the urban forest resources of the city;
(B) Advise and assist the Urban Forester in:
(1) Developing and updating the Urban Forestry Master Plan (UFMP);
(2) Developing and periodically updating the city’s Urban Forestry Best Management Practices;
(3) Advising the city on project plans for publicly sponsored developments, civic improvements and changes to the public right-of-way which involve or impact the urban forest;
(4) Developing and conducting educational and outreach urban forest programs for the public;
(5) Seeking grants for the city’s Urban Forest Program;
(6) Recommending tree planting and maintenance programs for the trees, shrubs and other plants under the city’s jurisdiction: and
(7) Developing and implementing the Landmark Tree Program.
(C) Advising and assisting the City Commission and city departments on issues related to urban forestry concerns; and
(D) Advising and assisting with the development of legislation and policies that affect the city’s urban forest.
(1984 Code, §§ 32.19, 94.54) (Ord. O-2-04, passed 1-20-2004; Ord. O-50-06, passed 10-17-2006; Ord. O-19-20, passed 8-25-2020)