Resolution No. 11-16 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 11-
A RESOLUTION RENAMING THE TREE REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE "THE URBAN FORESTY
FUND AND OUTLINING THE ALLOWED USES OF THIS FUND.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 98-19 established Chapter 18.790, and the Tree Removal standards in the Tigard
Development Code;and
WHEREAS, the Tree Removal standards include a formula for tree replacement proportional to the
percentage and size of trees removed during development;and
WHEREAS, the Tree Removal standards allow for an "in-lieu of tree replacement payment by developers that
do not perform tree replacement themselves to cover the city's cost of tree replacement; and
WHEREAS, the city established the Tree Replacement Fund to accept "in-lieu of' tree replacement payments;
and
WHEREAS, the Tree Removal standards and the Tree Replacement Fund are not specific on the allowed uses
of funds collected as "in-lieu of tree replacement payments;and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2010 City Council directed city staff to clarify the allowed uses of the "Tree
Replacement Fund as part of the Urban Forestry Code Revisions project;and
WHEREAS, city staff has worked with community volunteers including the Urban Forestry Code Revisions
Citizen Advisory Committee and Tigard Tree Board to identify appropriate uses of the Tree Replacement Fund
that will support the city's broader urban forestry goals;and
WHEREAS, the consensus view expressed by the community volunteers to city staff was to use the Tree
Replacement Fund for activities necessary for the planting of trees and three (3) years of early establishment of
such trees to support the city's broader urban forestry goals;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the'Iigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tree Replacement Fund shall be renamed the Urban Forestry Fund to reflect its
broader purposes.
SECTION 2: The allowed uses of funds that have been or will be collected under the auspices of
Ordinance 98-19 and Chapter 18.790 of the Tigard Development Code, deposited into the
Tree Replacement Fund (now known as the Urban Forestry Fund), and available for city
use shall be limited to only those tree planting and three (3) years of early establishment
activities more fully described in Exhibit A.
SECIION 3: The allowed uses of this fund will be reviewed as part of the Urban Forestry Code
Revisions.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -�
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SECTION 4: This resolution shall be effective beginning Fiscal Year 2012 on July 1,2011.
PASSED: This 0 {a y of �IG1 L ,2011.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Carol A. Lager,Deputy City Recorder
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Exhibit A
Introduction
The Urban Forestry Fund (formerly the Tree Replacement Fund) shall be available for city use to pay for the costs
associated with completing only, those activities listed below for tree planting site planning, tree planting site
preparation, tree planting, and three (3) years of early tree establishment after planting whether on public or private
property within the city limits of Tigard. The activities listed below are intended only for trees that have been or
will be planted using Urban Forestry Fund. The activities listed below will only be it when determined
necessary by the city for a particular tree planting project.
When considering where to implement particular tree planting projects, the city shall consider both short and long
term costs and benefits, as well as how the projects will further the city's urban forestry goals. The city shall strive
to identify partnerships for planting and three (3) years of early tree establishment after planting whenever possible,
and record the stipulations of partnerships in writing. The city shall record and track information about each tree
planting project in a publicly accessible inventory of trees and forests. The average cost to a plant and provide three
(3) years of early establishment for each tree planted in a particular year shall be no more than 10%greater than the
Tree Replacement Fee in the City of Tigard's Master Fees and Charges Schedule for that particular year unless
otherwise approved by Tigard City Council.
Approved Tree Planting and Three (3) Years of Early Establishment Activities
Tree Planting Site Planning
• Site Survey—Including by not limited to a survey of soil conditions, topography, drainage,water sources,water
pressure,water availability,above and below ground utilities, buildings,infrastructure, street lights,intersections, street
signs, driveways, fire hydrants, existing trees,existing landscaping,existing pests and diseases, existing drainage, and
any other existing site conditions that may be relevant to a particular tree planting project.
• Lab"tests—Including but not limited to the collection and preparation of soil and/or plant samples for analysis by a
qualified testing laboratory in preparation for a tree planting project. The purpose of the tests may include but not be
limited to determining soil texture, soil fertility, and existing pests and diseases.
• Site Plan Preparation—Preparation of accurately scaled landscape drawings that reflect both existing site conditions
and future tree planting plans. Information displayed on the plans may include but not be limited to the site survey
information listed above, as well as proposed tree planting locations,proposed irrigation installations,proposed soil
amendments,proposed tree protection and erosion control materials and methods,proposed planting
details/specifications,proposed irrigation details/specifications and other information relevant to a particular project.
• Permit Acquisition—Securing of federal, state, regional,local and any other permits required for the execution and/or
completion of a particular tree planting project.
Tree Planting Site Preparation
• Tree Protection—Including but not limited to the planning,installation, monitoring,and removal of tree protection
methods and devices for existing site trees with the potential to be directly impacted by a particular tree planting
project. Tree protection shall be in a manner consistent with generally accepted industry standards for tree care
practices detailed in the most current version of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)A300 Standards
for Tree Care Operations. In addition, the tree protection shall be in accordance with all federal, state,regional, and
local rules and regulations.
• Unwanted Plant Removal—Including but not limited to the removal of unwanted plants by physical,mechanical,
biological and/or chemical means in order to prepare a particular site for tree planting in accordance with all federal,
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Exhibit A
state,regional,and local riles and regulations. Unwanted plant removal shall be the minimum necessary to prepare a
particular site for tree planting,and shall not be for the purpose of large scale unwanted plant removal unrelated or
indirectly related to tree planting.
• Drainage Installation—Including but not limited to the installation of drainage systems such as French drains,boring
through hardpan soil layers,and otherwise amending/altering existing soil conditions to facilitate drainage in
accordance with all federal,state,regional, and local rules and regulations if required for a particular tree planting
project.
• Irrigation Installation&Removal—Including but not limited to the installation and removal of irrigation systems such
as above or below ground sprinkler systems,as well as drip irrigation for the purpose of delivering water to trees if
required for a particular tree planting project. Irrigation installation may include but not be limited to the additional
requirements such as installation of water meters,backflow preventers,valves,pumps, sprinkler heads,laterals,
automatic timers,and other equipment depending on the scope,requirements, and objectives for the particular tree
planting project. Irrigation installation shall be in accordance with all federal,state,regional, and local rules and
regulations,and the most current revision of the Irrigation Association's, Tutfand Landscape Imgation Best Management
Practices.
• Soil Preparation—Including but not limited to the loosening, tilling,import,removal, and/or finish grading of soil in
order to prepare compacted soil areas for tree planting in accordance with all federal, state,regional,and local riles
and regulations if required for a particular tree planting project. Grading and filling shall be the minimum necessary to
prepare a particular site for tree planting,and shall not be for the purpose of mass grading or filling unrelated or
indirectly related to tree planting. Removal of existing impervious surface and/or relocation of utilities when
necessary.
• Soil Amendment—Including but not limited to the amendment of soils with inadequate or low fertility with organic
materials, fertilizers,or other soil amendments at the required depth and ratio necessary to support tree growth if
required for a particular tree planting project. Soil amendment also includes necessary loosening,tilling,import,
removal,and/or finish grading as described in the Soil Preparation item above in order to properly amend soil for tree
planting. Grading and filling shall be the minimum necessary to prepare a particular site for tree planting, and shall
not be for the purpose of mass grading or filling unrelated or indirectly related to tree planting.
• Erosion Control—Including the planning,installation,monitoring,and removal of erosion control devices in
accordance with all federal, state,regional,and local rules and regulations prior to tree planting site activities when
required by a particular permit or project
Tree Planting
• Tree Selection and Purchase—Including the selection and purchase of the species,size,and number of trees identified
for a particular tree planting project. Trees shall meet the standards detailed in the most recent edition of the
American Standard for Nursery Stock(ANSI Z-60.1). Trees identified by the City of Tigard as"Nuisance Trees"
shall not be selected,purchased,or planted.
• Tree Delivery and Storage—Including but not limited to the delivery and storage of trees and associated materials in a
manner that protects the trees and associated materials from damage.
• Tree Planting—Including but not limited to the planting of trees in a manner consistent with generally accepted
industry standards for tree care practices detailed in the most current version of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)A300 Standards for Tree Care Operations. In addition,the tree planting shall be in accordance with
all federal,state,regional,and local riles and regulations.
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Exhibit A
• Root Barrier Installation—Including but not limited to the installation of root barriers per the manufacturers'
specifications for the purpose of protecting hardscape, infrastructure,utilities,and other features when required by a
particular perrrnt or project.
• Tree Staking and Guying—Including but not limited to the staking and guying of any new planted tree identified as
requiring supplemental support in order to remain upright. Staking and guying shall be in a manner consistent with
generally accepted industry standards for tree care practices detailed in the most current version of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Standards for Tree Care Operations. Stakes and guys shall be monitored to
ensure they are not causing tree damage, and shall be removed as soon as a tree is able to stand upright without
supplemental support.
• Tree Protection from Wildlife—Including but not limited to the installation, monitoring,and removal of plant tubing
or wire caging for the purpose of protecting newly planted trees from damage or death from wildlife if required for a
particular tree planting project.
• Mulch Installation—Including but not limited to the installation of mulch in the form of wood chips, shavings,or
other acceptable material around the bases of newly planted trees in a manner consistent with generally accepted
industry standards for tree care practices.
Three (3) Years of Early Tree Establishment
• Truck or Hand Watering of Trees—Including but not limited to the delivery and application of specified quantities
and frequencies of water during specified time periods using a tanker truck, hoses,and/or other equipment when
required for the survival of trees.
• Irrigation System Maintenance—Including but not limited to programming, monitoring, and maintenance of irrigation
systems necessary for the application of specified quantities and frequencies of water during specified time periods
required for tine survival of the trees. Irrigation programming,monitoring, and maintenance shall be in accordance
with the most current revision of the Irrigation Association's, 7 urf and L andswpe Irrigation Best Management Practices if
required for a particular tree planting project.
• Tree Pruning—Including but not litnited to pruning of trees in a manner consistent with generally accepted industry
standards for tree care practices detailed in the most current version of the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI)A300 Standards for Tree Care Operations. Pruning objectives shall include the removal of dead, dying, and
diseased tree parts, establishment of strong tree structure,development of a desirable form, abatement of tree hazards,
and compliance with branch clearance requirements and other federal, state,regional,and local rules and regulations.
• Unwanted Plant Removal—Including but not limited to the removal of unwanted plants by physical, mechanical,
biological and/or chemical means in accordance with all federal, state,regional, and local rules and regulations in
order to limit competition and allow trees to survive and thrive if required for a particular tree planting project.
Unwanted plant removal shall be the minimum necessary to allow trees to survive and thrive, and shall not be for the
purpose of large scale unwanted plant removal unrelated or indirectly related to three (3) years of early tree
establishment.
• Pest and Disease Control—Including but not limited to the control of tree pests and diseases using physical,
mechanical,biological and/or chemical means in accordance with all federal, state, regional,and local rules and
regulations in order to allow trees to survive and thrive if required for a particular tree planting project.
• Tree Inventory— Including but not limited the use of global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information
system (GIS) technology to identify the location, species, planting date, three (3) years of early tree establishment
activities, fund expenditures and other pertinent information for a publicly accessible tree and urban forest inventory.
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Exhibit A
• Tree Debris Disposal—Tncluding but not limited to the collection and disposal of all debris generated from tree
planting site preparation, tree planting, and three (3) years of early tree establishment in accordance with all federal,
state, regional, and local rules and regulations.
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