9.TREE REMOVAL BY-LAW

 Ken Dickin, York Parks and Recreation

(December 1, 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 the request.

 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.