The duties of the Tree Commission shall be as follows:
(a) To study the problems and determine the needs of Tiffin in connection with a tree planting and beautification program.
(b) To encourage the participation of garden clubs, conservation groups. civic groups, service clubs, environmental organizations, and all other similar organizations in the beautification of Tiffin.
(c) To work with other City commissions such as the Park and Recreation Board in creating long-range plans for development of new parks and parkways, beautifying existing rivers and tributaries, and planning the beautification and development of Tiffin in general.
(d) To assist City officials, members of Council and citizens in the orderly planting of trees and other horticultural plants within the City.
(e) To make recommendations to Council from time to time concerning desired legislation governing the planting and care of trees within the City and the general beautification of the City.
(f) To monitor and evaluate the condition of trees in the City for the purpose of determining the need for trimming, replacement, treatment or the addition to any growing trees or bushes; and after suitable consideration and judgment of the Commission by recorded vote, to issue requisitions for material or labor, within current appropriation limits, to the City Administrator for issuance of purchase orders.
(g) To conduct one regular meeting per month and such special meetings as may be required. At such meetings the subject of trees and beautification insofar as it relates to the City shall be discussed by members of the Commission, City officers and personnel and interested citizens.
(h) To accept gifts, bequests or donations in cash or kind for the indicated purpose of furthering the work of the Commission. Any gifts in money shall be deposited in the General Fund in a separate line item account designating the source, to be used as directed by the Commission upon appropriation by Council. Gifts in kind shall be utilized under the Commission's sole direction and acknowledged as to value in writing, upon qualified appraisal.
(Ord. 20-96. Passed 10-19-20.)