Tree Removal By-law Ward 27,
York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton
The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December 1, 1998) from the York
Director of Parks:
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:
It is recommended that:
(1)the Legal Services Division be requested to prepare a by-law for the removal of City-owned trees;
(2)the forestry staff begin removal and planting; and
(3)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
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.
Contact Name:
W.N. Kevin Bowser
Director of Parks
York Civic Centre
Tel: 394-2487 Fax: 394-2707
(A copy of the list referred to in the foregoing report was forwarded to all members of Council, with the agenda of the York
Community Council for the meeting of January 20 and 21, 1999, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Division, York
Civic Centre.)