§ 34-127. Introduction.

The village's urban forestry management plan is administered by the village board in conjunction with the urban forestry commission serving in an advisory capacity. It is the responsibility of the public works director, the UFC, the village forester and village staff to provide for a sustainable urban forest in the community. Village staff, sometimes in conjunction with contracted professional services, is charged with the maintenance and preservation of public trees in the village.

THE URBAN FORESTRY MISSION STATEMENT

The urban forestry commission (hereby known as UFC) shall serve as an advisory commission to the village board in the administration of the village's urban forestry program. This plan shall be carried out by the village forester, staff and/or village designee. The UFC shall also advise policy by referral from the plan commission and the village board.

The UFC shall advise on a policy for the development of an urban forestry program. This policy will guide the care, pruning, and removal of trees along all village streets and public spaces. It shall also review an annual planting plan to be carried out by village labor and/or volunteers as overseen by said forester.

(Ord. No. 885, § I(Att.), 10-21-14)