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City arborist outlines tree ordinance update and multi-part urban forestry funding package
Summary
City arborist presented an amendment to the Green Infrastructure Center contract to update the tree ordinance and related forestry manuals, and staff described separate bond-authorized projects for tree pits, tree planting and urban forestry restoration.
Steve Harris, the city arborist, briefed councilors on Item 28: an amendment to the Green Infrastructure Center contract to expand the scope of services for an update of Syracuse’s tree ordinance and the forestry standards manual. He said the updated scope includes proposed revisions to zoning code chapter 4.5 and steps to move ordinance changes toward approval.
Councilors then discussed a cluster of related bond ordinances and project authorizations: renewals and additions for the Natural Areas Improvement Program, urban…
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