741.02 CITY FORESTER- DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; INTERFERENCE.

   (a)   There shall be a City Forester, or employee assigned the duties and authority of the City Forester, who shall be appointed by the Park Board.

   (b)   No person shall hinder, prevent, delay, or interfere with the City Forester in caring out the execution or enforcement of this chapter.

   (c)   The City Forester shall perform all duties assigned by the Superintendent of Parks, which duties include, but shall not be limited to:

      (1)   Enforce or cause to be enforced the provisions of this chapter.

      (2)   Enforce the Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice as adopted by the Park Board, which shall govern the selection, planting, maintenance, protection, and removal of public trees and trees in other public places.

      (3)   Investigate complaints from any person concerning the planting, maintenance, protection, and removal of any tree within the tree lawn and/or public places.

      (4)   Encourage and foster the planting of trees and other vegetation for the beautification of the City and disseminate information to the public, concerning proper selection and care of trees.

      (5)   Utilize wood and forest products generated in the course of the tree operations.
(Ord. 38-2007. Passed 6-4-07.)