§ 70-33. Authority and power.

(a)

Delegation of authority and responsibility. The Parks and Recreation Director and/or his designee, hereinafter referred to as the "Director", shall have the authority and responsibility to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees and woody plants growing in or upon all city streets, rights-of-way, parks, and other public property. This shall include the removal of trees that may threaten electrical, telephone, gas, or any municipal water or sewer line, or any tree that is affected by fungus, insect, or other pest disease.

(b)

Coordination among city departments. All city departments will coordinate as necessary with the Director and will provide services as required to ensure compliance with this Article as it relates to streets, alleys, rights-of-way, drainage and utility easements and other public properties not under direct jurisdiction of the Director.

(c)

Interference. No person shall hinder, prevent, delay, or interfere with the Director or his agents while engaged in carrying out the execution or enforcement of this Article.

(Ord. No. O-2013-015-15, § 1, 12-9-13)