Resolution No. 14-14 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE TIGARD TREE BOARD AND TO
DISBAND THE BOARD
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council established the Tigard Tree Board with Resolution No.01-02;and
WHEREAS, the Tree Board was originally charged with developing and administering a comprehensive
community tree management program for the maintenance, removal, replacement, and protection of trees on
public property;and
WHEREAS, the Tree Board was also directed to work with the Planning Commission to update the City's
Comprehensive Plan by providing background information,goals, policies, and action measures pertaining to
tree stewardship and the contribution of trees to Tigard's quality of life;and
WHEREAS, the Tree Board was also charged with overseeing the development and implementation of the
City's urban forestry program;and
WHEREAS,the Tree Board successfully completed the update of the Comprehensive Plan;and
WHEREAS,the Tree Board successfully completed the Urban Forestry Master Plan;and
WHEREAS, the Tree Board contributed to the successful completion and implementation of the Urban
Forestry Code Revisions project;and
WHEREAS, the Urban Forestry Code Revisions project resulted in regulatory and administrative process
changes that substantially simplify the administration and management of the City's tree management program;
and
WHEREAS,the City's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has sufficient capacity and capability to take over
the few administrative processes that remain in order to administer the City's tree management program, and
that also require the consideration and review of a citizen committee.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The following Tree Board members are commended for the outstanding effort, time
commitment, and energy they put into successfully completing their assigned tasks: Morton
Ettelstein,Bret Lieuallan,David Walsh,Wayne Gross,and Phil Jackson.
SECTION 2: The Tree Board,after successfully completing its tasks and charges,is hereby disbanded.
SECTION 3: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is hereby charged with the review and approval of
Heritage Tree nominations and Significant Tree nominations as directed in Tigard Municipal
Code Chapter 18.16.030 and 18.16.050.
SECTION 4: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-
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PASSED: This // �h day of_ 7/ 45/ � 2014.
Mayor 7
ity of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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