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: