§ 2-89. Duties and responsibilities.

The city beautification and tree advisory board shall:

(1)

Establish a policy for the placement of permanent, artistic, historic, or commemorative displays on public property. Each proposal for a placement shall contain the following minimum information:

a.

The name of the sponsor;

b.

Description of the exhibit with artist's rendition as to its appearance (to be attached if available); and

c.

Specification of desired location.

(2)

The board shall consider the following issues in reviewing any proposed placement:

a.

Exhibit quality;

b.

Preferred location;

c.

Compatibility with surrounding property, traffic, and pedestrian safety;

d.

Payment of maintenance;

e.

Proposed financing;

f.

Appropriateness to community; and

g.

Permanency.

(3)

Review and make recommendations to the board of city commissioners on any proposed placement.

(4)

Provide information and recommendations to the board of city commissioners and staff on city beautification.

(5)

Provide leadership, public education, and encourage promotions that will improve the beautification of the city and its surrounding environs.

(6)

Promote tree-related beautification initiatives within the city by:

a.

Developing an inventory of the community's tree stock, including all parks and public grounds, as well as those on private property;

b.

Providing information and recommendations to the board of city commissioners and staff on sound tree planting and pruning policies;

c.

Developing plans for tree planting, removal and landscaping, including other plant materials in city parks and other public grounds;

d.

Providing leadership, public education and coordinate private incentive promotions that will improve the quality of tree planting and husbandry by the citizens of the community; and

e.

Sponsoring an appropriate Arbor Day celebration.

(Prior Code(2), § 2.41.040; Ord. No. 3648, § 1, 1995; Ord. No. 4246, § 1, 2010)