016-99 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES
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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are hereby repealed.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.
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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.
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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
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