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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: April 20, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance approving an amendment to Chapter 47, Entitled "Trees, Shrubs and Weeds" to modify Sec. 47-6 "Tree board; establishment, composition, appointment of members, duties."
PURPOSE:
Attached is an ordinance proposing to amend the membership section of Chapter 47, Sec. 47-6.
BACKGROUND:
The Tree Board was established by the City Council to advise and consult the arborist on matters related to Chapter 47, "Trees, Shrubs and Weeds". The Tree Board is an inter-disciplinary advisory body that provides feedback on policies concerning trees on public and private property; selection, planting, maintenance and when appropriate removal of trees and shrubs within the city as it relates to existing ordinances.
The board also participates in and provides feedback on educational and informational programs as needed and assists with the city's annual Arbor Day celebration. The board also reviews and responds to citizen complaints and concerns as it pertains to trees.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed changes to the Tree Board composition will bring it in to alignment with the departmental changes made in 2017. The ordinance also proposes to eliminate the two-term limitation for community members appointed to the board.
IMPACT STATEMENT :
The proposed change will allow the board to function in a more efficient and effective manner.
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Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Rick Mervine, Member
Alderman Judd Lofchie, Member
Alderman Carl Franco, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 47, entitled "Trees, Shrubs and Weeds", of the Aurora Code of Ordinances to modify certain provisions therein contained (Sec. 47-6. - Tree board; establishment, composition, appointment of members, duties.)
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more t...
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