The primary purposes and objectives of the Street Tree Commission shall include the following:
(a) To study, investigate, plan, advise, report and recommend to Council any action, program, plan or legislation which the Commission finds or determines to be necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, trimming, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in the public ways, streets and alleys.
(b) To establish the recommended species and varieties of trees to be planted in the tree lawns or parks.
(c) To disseminate news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits, whether the same be on public or private property.
(d) To hold regular and special meetings at which the subject of trees in so far as it relates to the City may be discussed by members of the Commission, officers and personnel of the Municipality and its several divisions, and all others interested in the tree program.
(e) When requested by Council or the Mayor, to consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or questions coming within the scope of its work.
(f) To apply for, receive, administer, and enter into agreements regarding grants and donations to be expended, after review and approval of the project by the Mayor, in accordance with the purposes set forth in this section by use of City forces or under contract with the City. All funds administered by the Commission through grants shall be accounted for through the Auditor’s office.
(g) To accept gifts, bequests or donations in cash or kind for the indicated purpose of furthering the work of the Commission. Any gifts in money shall be deposited in the General Fund in a separate line item account designated the source, to be used as directed by the Commission upon appropriation by Council. Gifts in kind shall be utilized under the Commission's sole direction and acknowledged as to value in writing upon qualified appraisal.
(Ord. 94-6100. Passed 10-11-94.)