[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Hackensack 4-18-1988 by Ord. No. 8-88. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Amended 2-3-2009 by Ord. No. 1-2009]
There is hereby established a Shade Tree Advisory
Committee to consist of seven members to be appointed by the City
Council. All appointments to the Committee shall be for terms of three
years, and the term of each such appointment shall commence immediately
upon the termination of the term which is being filled, with all terms
to expire on December 31 of the respective year. In the event of a
vacancy during a term, the successor member shall be appointed for
the unexpired portion of that term.
The purpose of the Shade Tree Advisory Committee
shall be to:
A.Â
Establish programs for the protection, preservation,
and replacement of existing shade trees situated in the public rights-of-way
and upon City-owned properties.
[Amended 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 45-2020]
B.Â
Establish plans and programs for the planting of new
trees within and upon city-controlled properties.
C.Â
Advise and aid private property owners in the care,
maintenance and preservation of their trees in those instances where
such assistance is requested by the property owner.
[Amended 2-6-2007 by Ord. No. 5-2007]
The Mayor and City Council are authorized to
name the Chairman of the Committee. The Committee shall have the authority
to make its own rules and regulations and keep a record of its proceedings.
[Amended 2-6-2007 by Ord. No. 5-2007; 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 45-2020]
The functions and responsibilities of the Shade
Tree Advisory Committee shall be implemented through the Mayor and
City Council and shall consist of the following:
A.Â
To review subdivision plans and make recommendations
to the Planning Board and/or the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect
to tree selection, planting and location.
B.Â
To disseminate information to property owners concerning
tree section (particularly as to disease- and insect-prone trees),
planting, composting, pruning and such other information as the Committee
may deem advisable for the protection and preservation of shade trees
within the city.
C.Â
To study and advise the City Council as to the necessity
of shade tree replacement on public property and as to the need for
programs, ordinances or other forms of planning and control for the
protection and preservation of shade trees within the City.
D.Â
To carry out such studies and perform such duties
for shade tree care and preservation as the Council may from time
to time request of the Committee.
