§ 150.656 ESTABLISHING AN OAK WILT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

   (A)   The City of Sunset Valley Environmental Services Division will establish an Oak Wilt Management Program consisting of three areas:

      (1)   Identification and assessment of oak wilt centers;

      (2)   Public education to inform citizens about oak wilt and to help identify diseased trees;

      (3)   Treatments to suppress oak wilt; and

      (4)   Diversified plantings to restore and mitigate damage to affected areas.

   (B)   The City Council shall establish funds each fiscal year to administer the program.

   (C)   A city wide treatment plan will be established by the Urban Forester in association with the Texas Forest Service and the City of Austin Forestry Department. Priority for management will be based on:

      (1)   Available funding;

      (2)   Ability to control spread of disease centers;

      (3)   Tree sizes, values, and locations; and

      (4)   Size and location of disease centers.