HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_437_07/23/1992ORDINANCE NO. 437
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
BOARD, SO AS TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION 7-7
CREATING AN OFFICIAL TREE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND DUTIES
OF SAID BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
'r~HEREAS, trees absorb a high percentage of carbon dioxide and
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produce oxygen, a vital ingredient to life; and
WHEREAS, trees are a valuable asset, increasing property
values, enhancing the economic vitality of business areas, and
beautifying our community; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta,
Florida, has determined that the protection of trees on property
within the Village of Tequesta, Florida, is not only desirable, but
essential to the present and future health, safety, and welfare of
all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta,
Florida, has determined it to be in the best interests of the
citizens of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, to expand the powers
and duties of the Community Appearance Board of the Village of
Tequesta to include powers and duties as the official Tree Board of
the Village of Tequesta; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-7 of the Code of the Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta provides that in addition to the provisions of
said Chapter the "Community Appearance Board may have other duties
as set forth by the Council from time to time by ordinance."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta, Florida, relating to the Community Appearance
Board is hereby amended to include a new Section 7-7 which shall
read as follows:
"Sec. 7-7. Powers aad Duties as the Official Tree
Board of the Village of Tequesta.
In addition to the functions provided pursuant to the
other provisions of this chapter, the Community
Appearance Board shall constitute the official Tree Board
of the Village of Tequesta and as such shall:
1. Annually develop and present to the Village Council
a written community tree management program and
supporting wark plan which, upon acceptance by the
Village Council, shall constitute the official
Comprehensive Tree Plan for the Village of Tequesta,
Florida.
2. Annually prepare plans for a Tequesta Annual Arbor
Day ceremony, for approval by the Village Council.
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3. Make recommendations to the Village Council upon any
matter coming within the scope of its work, as deemed
necessary.
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4. Perform any other duties assigned by the Village
Council."
Section 2. Previously existing Section 7-7, entitled
Additional Duties, shall be renumbered so as to follow Section 7-7
hereinabove.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this
Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of
this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provisions or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other
ordinances of the Village or" Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof
which conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 5. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified
and made a part of the official Code of Ordinances of the Village
of Tequesta.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as provided by
law.
• THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by Councilmember
Markail , who moved its adoption. The Ordinance
was seconded by Councilmember Capxetta and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
William E. Burckart
Earl L. Collings
Joseph N. Capretta
Ron T. Mackail
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and
adopted this 23xd day of July 1992.
MAYO TEQUESTA
1 Collings
ATTEST:
age Clerk
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