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Discussion of transfer of Urban Forestry responsibilities to Board of Public Works.
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As a part of the Common Council’s work to streamline and improve the organization of its Boards, Committees and Commissions, there is a plan to transfer the oversight of Urban Forestry from the Board of Park Commissioners (via the Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee) to the Board of Public Works. This change is primarily driven by the organizational structure that has been in place since the shift of the Forestry Section from Parks to Streets in 2020. Much of the Forestry Division’s work is centered on street tree work which intersects far more with the Board of Public Works. This change would not impact the Board of Park Commissioners role in the oversight of all Park properties, including the trees on those properties.