Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2006-684

 

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor:

 

Date of Introduction: June 13, 2006

 

Committee(s) of Reference: F; TEUS

 

Date of Analysis: June 16, 2006

 

Type of Action: Appropriation; CIP Amendment

 

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates $500,000 from the Fund Balance-Tree Protection & Related Expense Trust Fund account to provide funding for the replacement of dead, damaged, diseased or missing trees and the planting of new trees on various City rights-of-way and other public property.  The plantings will maintain and enhance the County's tree canopy.  The bill amends the 2005-2010 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, approved by Ordinance 2005-808-E, to authorize Priority 1 Status for the "New and Replacement Trees City-Wide" project.

 

Background Information: The funds appropriated by this legislation, in addition to enhancing the City's tree canopy, will provide for the replacement of trees that are a hazard to the public and trees that are unhealthy.

 

 Policy Impact: Public Works/Trees

 

Fiscal Impact: This bill appropriates $500,000

 

Analyst: Jackson