(a) The purpose and duty of the Shade Tree Commission shall be to act in an advisory capacity to Council in regard to the removal, trimming, pruning, surgery, planting and replanting of shade trees on the streets, parks and public places in the City and to assist in securing the cooperation of the residents in a coordinated and planned program of tree protection and planting on public and private property. A further purpose of the Shade Tree Commission is to propose legislation to the Council as is consistent with and is in furtherance of municipal authority granted by Ohio R.C. 715.20.
(b) The Shade Tree Commission shall survey and appraise the condition of all of the trees located on public property in the City and shall, at least once a year, report to Council its recommendations for the protection, care, preservation, planting and replanting of such trees. Council may from time to time refer to the Commission any matters or questions brought to the attention of Council concerning trees in the City and may request the Commission to prepare special reports or recommendations in regard to tree protection or tree planting programs.
(Ord. 2011. Passed 7-19-93.)