(a) It shall be the responsibility of the Tree Commission to develop, administer and maintain a written plan to be known as the Master Tree Plan.
(b) The Commission, when requested by Council, or when an issue occurs involving trees on City properties, easements, or tree lawns, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work. The Commission shall study the problems and determine the needs of the City in connection with its tree planting and maintenance program.
(c) The Commission shall recommend to the Director of Public Service, the type and kind of trees to be planted upon such City streets or parts of City streets or in parks as designated.
(d) The Commission shall assist the Director of Public Service, as well as Council and residents of the Municipality in the dissemination of news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits, whether the same are on private or public property and shall make such recommendations from time to time to Council as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and activities for the Municipality. The Commission shall work in conjunction with civic and public interest groups devoted to tree care and preservation. The Commission shall plan and sponsor the city's annual Arbor Day celebration on the last Friday in April.
(Ord. 42-99. Passed 6-28-99; Ord. 20-15. Passed 12-28-15; Ord. 03-18. Passed 2-26-18.)