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HomeMy WebLinkAbout016-99 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 16 99(Amended)........ Passed . Ordinance No...........- YEAR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION AND REPEALING SECTIONS 32.50 THROUGH 32.53 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN WHEREAS, City Council has thoroughly reviewed the City's board & commssion structure; and WHEREAS, the Tree & Landscape Advisory Commission and its members over the years have served the City of Dublin in an outstanding manner; and WHEREAS, City Council has determined it is necessary to broaden the scope of the existing Tree & Landscape Advisory Commssion; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to maintain an advisory committee of citizen experts and interests who are capable of advising City Council on matters related to the enhancement and maintenance of the City's natural beauty; and WHEREAS, Council desires to repeal Sections 32.50, 32.51, 32.52 and 32.53 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Dublin in order to establish a Natural Resources Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, City Council desires such changes to further enhance the Tree & Landscape Advisory Committee's overall effectiveness, involvement and integration into the local government process. NOW, TI~EREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, of the elected members concurring that: Section 1. Sections 32.50 through 32.53 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Dublin are hereby repealed. Section 2. A Natural Resources Advisory Commission of the City of Dublin is hereby established to address and to make recommendations to Council on issues and programs related to the natural beauty and resources of the City and,at the request of Council,to serve as afact-finding body on behalf of City Council and its Public Services Committee concerning such issues. Section 3. The Natural Resources Advisory Commission shall perform the following duties: A. Monitor, evaluate and advise Council regarding the implementation and maintenance of the Dublin Community Plan as it addresses preservation of the natural environment, and promotes and enhances the natural beauty of the City. B. Provide to City Council for its approval a plan for the implementation of the Dublin Community Plan, Chapters 8 and 10. C. Recommend to City Council policies concerning the regulation and control of the planting, transplanting, maintenance and preservation of trees, shrubs and landscaping in City-owned or controlled property, and policies to preserve and enhance the natural environment of the City. D. Recommend to City Council programs promoting both community involvement and the value of the City's natural environment, which collectively enhance the City's high quality of life. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No........16-99(Amended)......... Passed YE.1R Page Two E. Serve as a "sounding board" for City staff regarding the conduct and delivery of services and operations related to the natural environment, trees and landscaping. F. Perform such other duties and functions as assigned by City Council. Section 4. The Natural Resources Advisory Commission shall act solely in an advisory capacity to Council and all reports and proposals shall be made to Council. Section 5. The Natural Resources Advisory Commission may call upon the City Manager, and through the City Manager, any department of the City to render assistance to the Commission as may reasonably be required. Section 6. The Natural Resources Advisory Commission shall meet as determined necessary by the Chair of the Commission. The Commission shall comply with Section 7.02 of the Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio. The Chair shall have responsibility to establish an agenda jointly with City Staff for each meeting. Minutes of all the Commission activities shall be maintained and forwarded to Council, and an annual report covering its activities shall be prepared by the Commission each year. Section 7. The Natural Resources Advisory Commission shall be comprised of seven resident members appointed by Council who shall serve three year terms. Terms shall commence upon appointment and end on March 31 in the year of the completed term. In order to provide for staggering of terms, the initial appointments to the Commission shall be: two members for one year, two members for two years and three members for three years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for three-year terms. Members shall serve in accordance with Section 7.02 of the Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio. Members shall not be appointed from specific organizations or groups, however, Council shall endeavor to appoint persons with appropriate expertise. Section g. The Natural Resources Advisory Commission shall organize annually and elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. ` ion The Natural Resources Advisory Commission may recommend to Council the formation of a task force(s) which shall operate under the direction and oversight of the Natural Resources Advisory Commission. A "task force" shall mean: A. A subcommittee formed with the approval of City Council for the purpose of assisting the Natural Resources Advisory Commission and/or City Staff in analysis, research study, or assistance with special projects, programs or assignments given by or approved by City Council. B. The task force membership may be comprised of volunteer residents/business residents who have expertise, skills, talent and/or resources that lend itself to the collective wisdom of the task force. C. When a task force(s) is formed it shall be for a predetermined period of time, as approved by City Council or as extended by City Council. It is the intent of this ordinance to allow the Natural Resources Advisory Commission to temporarily augment itself with volunteer expertise while not permitting the proliferation of such task forces. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No........16-99(Amended)........ Passed . YEAR Page Three Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect at the earliest date permitted by law. Passed th~ ~ day of , 1999. ayor -Presiding Officer ATTEST: Clerk of Council t herAhy rerr~fY that conies of this Or~'no~ce/Aecnlution were posted in the City of tl;rbl~n in accordance w't~ Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. 5' .Clerk ouncil, Dublin, Ohio S: \DATA\COUNCIL\ORDINANC\FIRESTN.249