The City Manager and his designee(s) shall perform the following duties.
(A) The City Manager, Public Works Director and Enforcement Officer shall advise the City Council on any matters pertaining to this chapter and its enforcement, and shall be responsible for all city regulations concerning trees, shrubs and other plants, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Development, alteration and revision of an Urban Forestry Management Plan for the city;
(2) For amendments to this chapter and for enactment of additional ordinances concerning trees, shrubs and other plants;
(3) Establishment of policy concerning selection, planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants;
(4) Establishment of educational and informational programs;
(5) Development of an annual application for tree city certification by the Arbor Day Foundation;
(6) Recommend an annual budget for implementation of the Urban Forestry Management Plan; and
(7) Development of policies and procedures regarding the Arborist's duties.
(C) Shall hear all issues of the disputes which arise concerning the tree resources, and a recommendation shall be brought before the City Council. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the jurisdiction of any court with respect to such disputes.
(Ord. 3215, passed 1-14-2020)