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Committee discusses using tree-bank funds for medians and irrigation; no policy change yet
Summary
Committee members discussed whether the city should broaden use of its tree-bank funds — currently restricted to planting on public property — to cover medians, irrigation and plantings that benefit public corridors; staff said the city has about $364,000 set aside.
The Hendersonville General Committee discussed Feb. 11 whether to broaden use of the city's tree-bank funds, including using the account to support median plantings and irrigation to improve tree survival, but took no formal action.
Jason Gellow, administrative services director, explained the tree bank is a restricted account the city keeps for tree replacement fees paid by developers. “So the tree bank is we keep, on our books, on our financial books, we keep certain accounts…
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