The Guthrie Parks and Urban Forestry Board is hereby vested with the following powers and duties:
(A) To serve as the primary advisory body to the City Council on all matters pertaining to public parks, recreation programs, and urban forestry.
(B) To develop, implement, and periodically update a comprehensive plan for the city's parks, recreational facilities, and urban forest, aligning with the city's broader environmental and recreational goals.
(C) To recommend policies and strategies for the acquisition, development, maintenance, and enhancement of parklands, recreational facilities, and urban forest areas.
(D) To oversee the formulation and implementation of standards and specifications for the planting, maintenance, preservation, and removal of trees on public property, ensuring the health and diversity of the city's urban forest.
(E) To collaborate with governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public in promoting and implementing programs that enhance the recreational and environmental value of the city's parks and urban forest.
(F) To advocate for and support public education and awareness initiatives concerning the benefits and care of urban forestry and the importance of parks and recreational areas.
(G) To advise on and support the enforcement of ordinances and regulations related to parks, recreation, and urban forestry.
(H) To evaluate and recommend the adoption of rules, regulations, fees, and policies governing the use of park and urban forestry resources to ensure their sustainable use and enjoyment by all citizens.
(I) To perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Council related to the development, maintenance, and stewardship of the city's parks and urban forestry resources.
(Ord. 3020, passed 6-3-97; Am. Ord. 3102, passed 6-4-02; Am. Ord. 3157, passed 4-5-05; Am. Ord. 3174, passed 3-21-06; Am. Ord. 3229, passed 3-20-12; Am. Ord. 3408, passed 4-16-24)