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Council reviews ordinance to rename landscape trust fund as Urban Forest Trust Fund
Summary
Council took the first reading of an ordinance to rename the landscape trust fund to the Urban Forest Trust Fund and a companion resolution reallocating tree‑mitigation revenues to plant and maintain canopy in priority neighborhoods.
City staff presented the first reading of Ordinance 16‑2026 to rename the landscape trust fund to the Urban Forest Trust Fund consistent with the adopted urban forest management plan. Staff said the related resolution clarifies permissible uses of mitigation funds—planting, establishment and maintenance of trees on public and eligible private property with priority for canopy replacement and low‑canopy neighborhoods.
A public commenter, Tony Cifolo of the Titusville Tree Team, praised recent planting events and urged continued support for tree programs. Staff said the ordinance and resolution align with appendix J of the city's urban forest plan and recommended council consider adoption at a future meeting.
