1976-5566r6
RESOLUTION N0. 5566
P.ESOLL'TION CREATI:'1G THE SHADE TREE. DISEASE REVOL~~I'd(' F['NP
AidD AL'TIiORIZINC LOANS F'RO'i THE PEP,~'ANENT I'`~PROZ'E'~'ENT
REVOLVIN(' Fi1iJD
WHEREAS, the incidents of Shade Tree Disease on private proner.ty
within the city of Richfield i.s increasing, and
C~~ilEREAS, the best method for the control of Shade Tree P,isease is
swift treatment, removal and disposal of diseased trees, and
WHEP.EAS, state and local law require such treatment, removal and
disposal within specified time limits, and
CvrIEREAS, necessary removal, disposal and treatment costs may constitute
a hardship to Richfield residents making i.t impossible for them to take
necessary abatement measures caithin such time limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council. of the City of
Richfield, as follows:
1. That a Shade Tree Disease Devolving Fund he estahl.ished, to be
held and administered by the finance director, separate and apart from
all other funds for the purnose of the removal of diseased shade trees
on private property.
2. That in cases of hardship or when. the legal time limit for
diseased tree removal, disposal and treatment has expired, the city
manager is hereby authorized to make advancements from the ?'err.~anent
Improvement °evolvi.ng Fund to the Shade Tree Disease Fevolvinn rund
for the payment of costs relating to necessary disease abatement
activities. In each instance, such advancement is limited to the
amount of the estimated cost of removal plus one rear's interest on the
loan. The cumulative total advancements made under the nrov%sions of
this resolution shall not exceed $5,000.
3. That all such monies so furnished shall be restored, with
interest, to the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund when and as
sufficient monies are received in the Shade Tree Disease Tevolving
Fund from repayments made by the owner of the improved property ir_ the
form of loan payments, special assessment payments or, ~,~here applicable,
state and local subsidies allowed for tree removal.
4. That the Shade Tree Disease Revolving Fund shall he maintained
during such time as the city manager shall deem i.t necessary based upon
the status of shade tree disease control efforts.
Resolution No. 5566 ~
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Passed by the City Council of the City of Pichfi.eld this 26th day
of July, 1976.
ATTEST:
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Thomas J. Mo n City ('1erk.
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