§ 5.01.13. Tree replacement trust fund.

(a)

The town council hereby creates a tree replacement trust fund. All funds collected as tree mitigation fees shall be administered by the town manager or his designee with the advice of the Windermere Tree Board.

(b)

Disbursements from the tree replacement trust fund shall be made only for the following purposes:

(1)

Purchasing trees for planting and any associated costs in accordance with the town's tree planting program.

(2)

Purchases necessary for improvements (specifically urban forestry vehicles and equipment) including contract services for the town's urban forestry program.

(3)

Protection of trees and enforcement of this division.

(4)

Tree conservation and educational programs.

(5)

Matching funds for urban forestry grant projects for the Town of Windermere.

(Ord. No. 2014-16, § 1, 12-9-2014; Ord. No. 2018-02, § 1, 7-10-2018)