The city recognizes that trees on municipal property serve the public interest by providing oxygen, soil stabilization, erosion prevention, shelter for wildlife and conservation of energy through shade and air filtration. Trees in parks and other public areas enhance the image of the city, are a valuable contributor to the city's environment and are not only desirable but essential to the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens. It is the intent of this subchapter to provide for the planting, protection and maintenance of municipal trees and to designate a City Tree Department.
(Ord. 95-21, passed 5-4-95)