16.TREE REMOVAL BY-LAW

Commissioner of Operations Services, York Civic Service Centre

(June 2, 1998)

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to request Council to direct the Legal Services Division to prepare a by-law to approve the removal of City-owned trees. The properties and reasons for removal are described in this report.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Status:

Removal and planting costs are approved in the 1998 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

That Council direct the Legal Services Division to prepare a by-law for the removal of City-owned trees, and that forestry staff begin removal and planting.

Comments:

In accordance with York Policy, attached is a list of locations where trees located on City property have either been removed or are in need of removal and the reason for their removal.

It should be noted that in each case, where a tree has been removed, the resident has agreed to permit the City to plant a replacement tree.

Conclusion:

Upon approval by Council, city forces will begin removal and planting of replacement trees.

Contact Name:

W. N. Kevin Bowser, Director of Parks

394-2487

(A copy of the attached list of locations for tree removal referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of June 24, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service Centre.)