The city’s Tree Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(A) Advise the Board of Public Works and Safety in all matters relating to the selection, planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs, hedges and other woody vegetation along public ways and on public grounds under its control;
(B) Study and survey the conditions of trees, shrubs, hedges and other woody vegetation along the public ways and on public grounds under the control of the Board of Public Works and Safety;
(C) Review, develop and recommend policies concerning the selection, planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs, hedges and all other woody vegetation;
(D) Coordinate its effects with other city and public agencies including the Park Board, Plan Commission, Redevelopment Commission and Indiana Department of Transportation;
(E) Coordinate its efforts with local utilities;
(F) Review and make recommendations concerning construction projects which may endanger trees, shrubs, hedges and other woody vegetation along the public ways and on public grounds as requested by the Board of Public Works and Safety;
(G) At the direction of the Board of Public Works and Safety, prepare applications for grants from public or private agencies which will further its duties and responsibilities under the chapter; and
(H) Undertake educational campaigns as necessary and work with private and public agencies to establish programs which will further its duties and responsibilities under this chapter.
(Ord. G-92-106, passed 3-2-1992)