1. Planning ahead saves later costs

2. Reduction of unhealthy trees can reduce storm damage costs.

3. Today tax payers pay for clean-up on public property when trees fall. This ordinance would allow recovery of costs of clean- up from property owners previously notified to take care of a hazardous tree.

4. Trees reduce stormwater run-off, cool the air and increase property value.

7. Trees are a part of our heritage:

9. Tree City is a designation that identifies the community as one that cares about their environment and increases points for many types of grants. A Tree Board advisory committee from City Beautiful can educate the public about good environmental management, nominate heritage trees, and give advise for planting selections on public property.