All persons, firms or corporations now or hereafter engaged in the business of pruning, removing or trimming trees, limbs or shrubs in the public rights-of-way or public areas of the city shall, prior to the commencement of work, file a statement of responsibility and qualifications with the City Arborist. This statement of responsibility and qualifications shall detail all work to be done on city-owned property and how they will comply with the intent and requirements of this article. The City Arborist may require a bond and the like to cover the costs of potential property damage to either city-owned or privately-owned property, including the trees or shrubs to be worked on.
(Ord. No. 05-40, passed 4-14-2005)